Asian-style marinated cucumbers

Crunchy cucumbers marinated in a soy, vinegar and sesame sauce, with a slight kick. Fresh, tangy and almost calorie-free, they make a light, refreshing side dish or snack.

Prep: 10 min  |  Cooking: 0 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 49 kcal · 2 g protein · 5 g carbohydrate · 2 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method

1. Cut the cucumbers into chunks and lightly crush them.
2. Make the marinade: soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic.
3. Mix together and leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutritional benefits

Cucumber is more than 95% water, which makes it ultra-hydrating and almost calorie-free, ideal for weight loss. The Asian marinade adds flavour without unnecessary fat. A fresh, crunchy, refreshing side dish or snack, naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Variations and substitutions

• Spicier: chilli, sriracha.
• With fresh ginger.
• With crushed peanuts.
• As a side with Asian dishes.

Storage and making ahead

Keep for 3 days in the fridge and improve with time: best after a few hours of marinating.

💡 Good to know

Lightly crush the cucumbers before marinating: they absorb the sauce better and stay crunchy.

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Ingredients in this recipe: cucumbers · soy sauce · rice vinegar · sesame oil.

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