How to make spicy Cucumber Salad with Boiled Egg

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt and vinegar provide a budget-friendly alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

red chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: paprika

Fresh chili can add flavor without extra processing, and paprika is a milder, cost-effective substitute.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is even more economical.

Boil water in a pot and add eggs; cook for 9-12 minutes until hard-boiled.

Remove eggs and cool them under cold running water; peel once cool.

Slice cucumbers thinly and place in a mixing bowl.

Mince garlic and add to the cucumbers.

Sprinkle red chili flakes over the cucumbers according to desired spice level.

Pour fish sauce and lime juice into the bowl; mix well.

Add sugar, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.

Chop boiled eggs and add on top of the salad.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.

Drizzle sesame oil over the salad before serving.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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