Spicy Cucumber side dish | Asian style

red chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds heat with fewer preservatives.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining flavor.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a fruity note.

Slice the cucumber into thin pieces.

Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the cucumber.

Mix in apple cider vinegar, honey, paprika powder, chili flakes, and mixed pepper.

Mince the garlic and add it to the mixture.

Toss everything together until well combined.

Garnish with black and white sesame seeds before serving.

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