The weekend is here and so is the time to relax. After a long, tiring week, weekends are usually dedicated to relaxing oneself. However, this process can vary from person to person. While some people like to sit at home and do nothing, others like to spend time with family, friends and close ones. What fascinates us the most is that all of them have one common thing – food. A weekend is incomplete without delicious food. And this time we bring you a special recipe to try at home. It is a refreshing cucumber noodle salad.
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What goes into making Cucumber Noodle Salad:
Over the years, Asian cuisine has garnered a dedicated fan base. The main reason for this is the abundance of flavours that are found in the dishes. Not only this, today in every major city of India, you will definitely find at least one Asian restaurant that serves a variety of dishes. Not only this, people also cook Asian food at home. Take the cucumber noodle salad.
Recently we came across this recipe by Chef Kirti Bhautika on social media. As the name suggests, this dish includes cucumber, noodles, garlic, ginger, lemon juice and a variety of spices and sauces to enhance the flavour. The best part according to Chef Kirti is that “you won’t even feel the taste of raw cucumber.” She further adds that the cucumber transforms into a noodle-like texture that is so satisfying making it perfect as a party starter or a meal in itself.
How To Make Cucumber Noodle Salad At Home:
Step 1. Prepare the dressing:
Take veg oyster sauce, light soy sauce, chili oil, honey, peanut butter, grated ginger, grated garlic, lemon juice, water, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk well.
Step 2. Make the salad:
Add chopped cucumbers, boiled noodles, chopped peanuts, chopped basil or coriander, and finely chopped green onions in a large bowl and mix.
Step 3. Assembly:
Pour the dressing over the cucumber noodle mix and mix until everything is evenly coated. If desired, sprinkle with fried garlic for extra flavor and crunch.
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That’s it! A refreshing bowl of cucumber noodle salad is ready. Serve it fresh and enjoy the flavour and texture of the dish to the fullest. Enjoy a pleasant meal, dear reader!