Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe (Spicy Sesame, 10 Minutes)

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers (about 1.5 lb / 700 g), thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tsp (5 ml) grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) mirin
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) sambal oelek (or more, to taste)
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) tamari
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
• Salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) roasted unsalted peanuts, crushed
• 1 Thai chili, minced (optional)