Chinese Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

Chili Oil

1/2 cup olive oil

1" piece ginger, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 tbsp ground chilis

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp coriander seed powder

1/4 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1/4 tsp salt

Cucumbers

6 Persian cucumbers

3 garlic cloves, grated

2 tbsp chili oil

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

salt to taste

Directions

Heat oil on high for 1-2 minutes

In a medium heatproof bowl whisk, combine all other chili oil ingredients.

Slowly pour the oil over the spices, whisking to fully incorporate them. Set aside to cool.

Cut the cucumbers into 1 inch pieces, then halve.

Combine the cucumbers with the chili oil, sesame oil, and season with salt to taste.

Notes

Lots of healthy fats in this recipe. It'll be a great one to incorporate on a day that is full of grains and a protein shake but missing essential fatty acids.

Can make it a less fatty dish by adding more cucumber!