\u6dbc\u62cc\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc Li\u00e1ngb\u00e0n Xi\u01ceohu\u00e1nggu\u0101 \u2014 Cold Cucumber Salad | OneDotDot Chinese<\/title>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\" rel=\"preconnect\"\/>\n<link crossorigin=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" rel=\"preconnect\"\/>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,400;0,9..144,500;0,9..144,600;1,9..144,500&family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,500;1,500&family=Noto+Serif+TC:wght@400;500;600;700&family=IBM+Plex+Mono:wght@400;500&family=IBM+Plex+Sans:wght@400;500;600&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<style>\n :root{\n --ink:#1B2430;\n --ink-soft:#4A5568;\n --paper:#FFFFFF;\n --paper-alt:#FAF8F4;\n --jade:#2E6F62;\n --jade-deep:#1F4E45;\n --amber:#C98A3E;\n --snow:#E4EEF1;\n --line:#E5E1D6;\n --font-display:'Fraunces','Cormorant Garamond',serif;\n --font-zh:'Noto Serif TC',serif;\n --font-mono:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;\n --font-body:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;\n }\n 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class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"char-badge\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9ec3<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9ec4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"char-badge\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u74dc<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"title\">Cold Cucumber Salad <span class=\"zh-inline\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc\u62cc\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9\u62cc\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"subtitle\">li\u00e1ngb\u00e0n xi\u01ceohu\u00e1nggu\u0101 \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 <span>“cold-tossed cucumber”<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-bar\">\n<div class=\"meta-chip\"><span class=\"mc-icon\">\u23f1<\/span><span class=\"mc-label\"><span>Prep<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mc-value\"><b><span>10 min<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-chip\"><span class=\"mc-icon\">\u23f3<\/span><span class=\"mc-label\"><span>Rest<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mc-value\"><b><span>optional<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-chip\"><span class=\"mc-icon\">\u25d0<\/span><span class=\"mc-label\"><span>Difficulty<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mc-value\"><b><span>Easy<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-chip\"><span class=\"mc-icon\">\u25a6<\/span><span class=\"mc-label\"><span>Yields<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mc-value\"><b><span>2\u20133 servings<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-chip\"><span class=\"mc-icon\">\ud83d\udccd<\/span><span class=\"mc-label\"><span>Origin<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mc-value\"><b><span>Taiwan<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Smashed cucumber salad tossed with chili, garlic, and sesame oil\" class=\"hero-img\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lbxhg.png\"\/>\n<div class=\"hero-caption\"><span>Photo: Tiffany, OneDotDot Chinese<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <div class=\"lang-switcher\">\n <span class=\"control-label\">Notes in<\/span>\n <div class=\"lang-nav\">\n <span class=\"lang-nav-item active\">EN<\/span>\n <a class=\"lang-nav-item\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/chinese-cold-cucumber-salad-jp\/\">\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e<\/a>\n <a class=\"lang-nav-item\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/chinese-cold-cucumber-salad-kr\/\">\ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%B7%A3%E8%B5%B7%E7%BC%98%E8%B5%B7The_Story\"><\/span><span class=\"zh-tag\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7de3\u8d77<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7f18\u8d77<\/span><\/span><span>The Story<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc\u62cc\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9\u62cc\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span> (li\u00e1ngb\u00e0n xi\u01ceohu\u00e1nggu\u0101) is one of the most common cold dishes on a Taiwanese dinner table \u2014 light, crunchy, and ready in minutes. The cucumbers are lightly smashed rather than sliced, which cracks the flesh open just enough to let the marinade soak all the way through, not just coat the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>It shows up everywhere from home dinner tables to night market stalls, usually as a palate-cleansing side next to something heavier like braised pork rice or fried chicken. The exact ratio of sugar, salt, vinegar, and chili varies by household \u2014 this version leans balanced, with room to push it spicier or more sour to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<span class=\"callout-label\"><span>Reading the name<\/span><\/span>\n<p><b><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9<\/span><\/b> li\u00e1ng \u2014 cool, cold. <b><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cc<\/span><\/b> b\u00e0n \u2014 to toss, to mix. Together, <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc\u62cc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9\u62cc<\/span> (li\u00e1ngb\u00e0n) is a cooking method, not just a dish \u2014 it means “cold-tossed,” and shows up across Chinese cuisine on things like <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc\u62cc\u8c46\u8150<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9\u62cc\u8c46\u8150<\/span> (cold-tossed tofu) and <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc\u62cc\u6728\u8033<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9\u62cc\u6728\u8033<\/span> (cold-tossed wood ear mushroom). <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span> (xi\u01ceohu\u00e1nggu\u0101) literally means “little yellow melon” \u2014 the Taiwanese term for cucumber; across the strait in mainland China, people usually just say <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span> (hu\u00e1nggu\u0101), without the “little.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%9D%90%E6%96%99%E6%9D%90%E6%96%99Ingredients\"><\/span><span class=\"zh-tag\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6750\u6599<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6750\u6599<\/span><\/span><span>Ingredients<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"unit-toggle\">\n<span>Units:<\/span>\n<div class=\"seg\" data-group=\"unit\">\n<button class=\"active\" data-mode=\"metric\">Grams<\/button>\n<button data-mode=\"us\">Cups \/ oz<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-grid\">\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span><rt>xi\u01ceo hu\u00e1ng gu\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Cucumber<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"300 g\" data-us=\"10\u00bd oz\">300 g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7d30\u7802\u7cd6<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7ec6\u7802\u7cd6<\/span><rt>x\u00ec sh\u0101 t\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Granulated sugar<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"40 g\" data-us=\"3 tbsp\">40 g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9e7d<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u76d0<\/span><rt>y\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Salt<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"1.5 tsp\" data-us=\"1.5 tsp\">1.5 tsp<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u767d\u918b<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u767d\u918b<\/span><rt>b\u00e1i c\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>White vinegar <span style=\"opacity:.7\">(or use lemon as a substitute)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"40 ml\" data-us=\"2\u00be tbsp\">40 ml<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u8fa3\u6912<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u8fa3\u6912<\/span><rt>l\u00e0 ji\u0101o<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Chili pepper<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"1 piece\" data-us=\"1 piece\">1 piece<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u849c\u6ce5<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u849c\u6ce5<\/span><rt>su\u00e0n n\u00ed<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Minced garlic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"1 tbsp\" data-us=\"1 tbsp\">1 tbsp<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9999\u6cb9<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9999\u6cb9<\/span><rt>xi\u0101ng y\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Sesame oil<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\">\n<span>a few drops<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub-note\">\ud83d\udca1 No fresh chili on hand? A pinch of dried chili flakes works too. Prefer it milder? Halve the chili or leave it out \u2014 the dish is just as good without the heat.<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sub-note\">\ud83c\udf0d Shopping outside Asia: look for Persian or Japanese\/mini cucumbers rather than the large waxed ones \u2014 they’re crunchier and have fewer seeds. White rice vinegar can sub in for Chinese white vinegar; toasted sesame oil (not the light\/refined kind) is worth seeking out for the aroma.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vocab-box\">\n<div class=\"vocab-head\"><span>Cooking Vocabulary from This Recipe<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-grid\">\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6d17\u6de8<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6d17\u51c0<\/span><rt>x\u01d0 j\u00ecng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to wash clean<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cd\u6253<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cd\u6253<\/span><rt>p\u0101i d\u01ce<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to smash, to pound<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6293<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6293<\/span><rt>zhu\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to grab, toss by hand<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cc\u52fb<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cc\u5300<\/span><rt>b\u00e0n y\u00fan<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to mix evenly<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u76db\u76e4<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u76db\u76d8<\/span><rt>ch\u00e9ng p\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to plate, transfer to a dish<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6ef4\u5165<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6ef4\u5165<\/span><rt>d\u012b r\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to drizzle in<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"vocab-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/food-words\/\"><span>\u2192 See the full Food Words vocabulary hub<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%81%9A%E6%B3%95%E5%81%9A%E6%B3%95How_To_Make_It\"><\/span><span class=\"zh-tag\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u505a\u6cd5<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u505a\u6cd5<\/span><\/span><span>How To Make It<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"zh-line\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u628a<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u628a<\/span><rt>b\u01ce<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span><rt>xi\u01ceo hu\u00e1ng gu\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6d17\u6de8<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6d17\u51c0<\/span><rt>x\u01d0 j\u00ecng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5207\u6389<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5207\u6389<\/span><rt>qi\u0113 di\u00e0o<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u982d\u5c3e<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5934\u5c3e<\/span><rt>t\u00f3u w\u011bi<\/rt><\/ruby>\uff0c<ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5207<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5207<\/span><rt>qi\u0113<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c0f\u6bb5<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c0f\u6bb5<\/span><rt>xi\u01ceo du\u00e0n<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7136\u5f8c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7136\u540e<\/span><rt>r\u00e1n h\u00f2u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cd\u6253<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cd\u6253<\/span><rt>p\u0101i d\u01ce<\/rt><\/ruby>\u3002<\/div>\n<div class=\"en-line\">Wash the cucumbers, trim off both ends, cut them into small sections, and lightly smash them.<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"zh-line\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u52a0<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u52a0<\/span><rt>ji\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7cd6<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7cd6<\/span><rt>t\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7528<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7528<\/span><rt>y\u00f2ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u624b<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u624b<\/span><rt>sh\u01d2u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6293\u4e00\u6293<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6293\u4e00\u6293<\/span><rt>zhu\u0101 y\u00ec zhu\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby>\uff0c<ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7136\u5f8c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7136\u540e<\/span><rt>r\u00e1n h\u00f2u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u518d<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u518d<\/span><rt>z\u00e0i<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u52a0<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u52a0<\/span><rt>ji\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9e7d<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u76d0<\/span><rt>y\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cc\u52fb<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cc\u5300<\/span><rt>b\u00e0n y\u00fan<\/rt><\/ruby>\u3002<\/div>\n<div class=\"en-line\">Add the sugar first and mix by hand, then add the salt and mix well.<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"zh-line\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u52a0\u5165<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u52a0\u5165<\/span><rt>ji\u0101 r\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u849c\u6ce5<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u849c\u6ce5<\/span><rt>su\u00e0n n\u00ed<\/rt><\/ruby>\uff08<ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u78e8\u6210\u6ce5<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u78e8\u6210\u6ce5<\/span><rt>m\u00f3 ch\u00e9ng n\u00ed<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u624d\u80fd<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u624d\u80fd<\/span><rt>c\u00e1i n\u00e9ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5f88\u5feb<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5f88\u5feb<\/span><rt>h\u011bn ku\u00e0i<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5165\u5473<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5165\u5473<\/span><rt>r\u00f9 w\u00e8i<\/rt><\/ruby>)\uff0c<ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5207\u597d<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5207\u597d<\/span><rt>qi\u0113 h\u01ceo<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7684<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7684<\/span><rt>de<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u8fa3\u6912<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u8fa3\u6912<\/span><rt>l\u00e0 ji\u0101o<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u548c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u548c<\/span><rt>h\u00e9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u767d\u918b<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u767d\u918b<\/span><rt>b\u00e1i c\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cc\u52fb<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cc\u5300<\/span><rt>b\u00e0n y\u00fan<\/rt><\/ruby>\u3002<\/div>\n<div class=\"en-line\">Add the minced garlic (grinding it finely helps it infuse flavor quickly), the sliced chili pepper, and white vinegar, then mix thoroughly.<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"zh-line\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u76db\u76e4<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u76db\u76d8<\/span><rt>ch\u00e9ng p\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5f8c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u540e<\/span><rt>h\u00f2u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6ef4\u5165<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6ef4\u5165<\/span><rt>d\u012b r\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5e7e\u6ef4<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51e0\u6ef4<\/span><rt>j\u01d0 d\u012b<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9999\u6cb9<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9999\u6cb9<\/span><rt>xi\u0101ng y\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5728<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5728<\/span><rt>z\u00e0i<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span><rt>xi\u01ceo hu\u00e1ng gu\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u4e0a\u9762<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u4e0a\u9762<\/span><rt>sh\u00e0ng mi\u00e0n<\/rt><\/ruby>\uff0c<ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9019\u6a23<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u8fd9\u6837<\/span><rt>zh\u00e8 y\u00e0ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c31<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c31<\/span><rt>ji\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5b8c\u6210\u4e86<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5b8c\u6210\u4e86<\/span><rt>w\u00e1n ch\u00e9ng le<\/rt><\/ruby>\uff01<\/div>\n<div class=\"en-line\">Transfer to a plate and drizzle a few drops of sesame oil over the cucumbers. And it’s done!<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub-note\">\ud83d\udca1 For deeper flavor, let it sit in the fridge for 15\u201320 minutes before serving \u2014 but it’s just as good eaten right away.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%BE%A3%E5%BA%A6%E8%BE%A3%E5%BA%A6Spice_Level_Variations\"><\/span><span class=\"zh-tag\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u8fa3\u5ea6<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u8fa3\u5ea6<\/span><\/span><span>Spice Level Variations<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n<p>Same base recipe, different heat \u2014 adjust the chili (and a couple of add-ins) to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"flavor-grid\">\n<div class=\"flavor-card\" style=\"--ring:#8FAE72;\">\n<div class=\"flavor-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u4e0d\u8fa3\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc.png');\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-body\">\n<div class=\"flavor-zh\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6eab\u548c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6e29\u548c<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-py\">w\u0113n h\u00e9<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-en\"><span>Mild \u2014 halve the chili, or leave it out entirely<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-card\" style=\"--ring:#E3A857;\">\n<div class=\"flavor-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u53f0\u5f0f\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc.png');\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-body\">\n<div class=\"flavor-zh\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7d93\u5178\u53f0\u5f0f<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7ecf\u5178\u53f0\u5f0f<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-py\">j\u012bngdi\u01cen t\u00e1ish\u00ec<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-en\"><span>Classic Taiwanese \u2014 as written in this recipe<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-card\" style=\"--ring:#C8102E;\">\n<div class=\"flavor-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u5ddd\u5f0f\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc.png');\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-body\">\n<div class=\"flavor-zh\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5ddd\u5473<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5ddd\u5473<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-py\">chu\u0101n w\u00e8i<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-en\"><span>Sichuan-style \u2014 add chili oil and a pinch of ground Sichuan peppercorn for a numbing kick<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-card\" style=\"--ring:#9B7EBD;\">\n<div class=\"flavor-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u97d3\u5f0f\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-body\">\n<div class=\"flavor-zh\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u97d3\u5f0f<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u97e9\u5f0f<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-py\">h\u00e1nsh\u00ec<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-en\"><span>Korean-style \u2014 swap in gochugaru and a touch more sugar<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub-note\">\ud83d\ude4b To be clear \u2014 this isn’t real Korean cucumber kimchi (oi kimchi). Honestly, the real thing is better! This is just a Taiwanese take that borrows Korean flavors for this cold cucumber salad.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"support-block\">\n<p class=\"support-prompt\"><span>Do you like it? \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"bmc-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/tiffanystalk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n<svg fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M4 9h13a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2a4 4 0 0 1-4 4H8a4 4 0 0 1-4-4V9z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><\/path>\n<path d=\"M19 11h1.5a2 2 0 0 1 0 4H19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><\/path>\n<path d=\"M8 6c-.5-1 .5-1.3.3-2.4M11.5 6c-.5-1 .5-1.3.3-2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<span>Buy me a coffee<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<div class=\"bmc-dots\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%E5%B8%B8%E8%A7%81%E9%97%AE%E9%A2%98Common_Questions\"><\/span><span class=\"zh-tag\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5e38\u898b\u554f\u984c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5e38\u89c1\u95ee\u9898<\/span><\/span><span>Common Questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq\" id=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<button class=\"faq-q\">\n<span>My cucumbers turned watery \u2014 what happened?<\/span>\n<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-inner\">\n<p>That’s the salt drawing liquid out of the cucumber, which is normal \u2014 but if there’s a lot of standing liquid, drain it off before serving so the marinade doesn’t get diluted. Smashing (rather than slicing) also helps keep some crunch since the broken surface still holds structure.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<button class=\"faq-q\">\n<span>Can I make it ahead?<\/span>\n<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-inner\">\n<p>Yes, but it’s best within a few hours. The cucumbers keep releasing water the longer they sit, so texture softens over time \u2014 if making ahead, drain any excess liquid right before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<button class=\"faq-q\">\n<span>No white vinegar \u2014 what can I use instead?<\/span>\n<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-inner\">\n<p>Rice vinegar or lemon juice both work well as substitutes \u2014 the dish is meant to be tangy, not sharply acidic, so use a light hand and adjust to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<button class=\"faq-q\">\n<span>Is it vegan \/ gluten-free?<\/span>\n<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-inner\">\n<p>Yes to both, as written \u2014 just double check your sesame oil and vinegar brands if you’re being strict about cross-contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"crosslinks\">\n<a class=\"crosslink\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/chinese-food-recipes\/\">\n<div class=\"cl-label\"><span>More recipes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-title\"><span>Cooking Chinese Food \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"crosslink\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/18\/taste-and-texture\/\">\n<div class=\"cl-label\"><span>Vocabulary<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-title\"><span>Taste & Texture Words \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"signoff\">\n<div class=\"brand-tagline\"><span>“y\u00ec di\u01cen di\u01cen” \u2014 one little bit at a time.<\/span><\/div>\n OneDotDot Chinese \u00b7 <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u4e00\u9ede\u9ede<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u4e00\u70b9\u70b9<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n function bindSeg(groupName, onChange){\n const buttons = document.querySelectorAll(`.seg[data-group=\"${groupName}\"] button`);\n buttons.forEach(btn=>{\n btn.addEventListener('click', ()=>{\n buttons.forEach(b=>b.classList.remove('active'));\n btn.classList.add('active');\n onChange(btn.dataset.mode);\n });\n });\n }\n\n bindSeg('unit', mode=>{\n document.querySelectorAll('.ing-amt span').forEach(el=>{\n if(el.dataset.metric){\n el.textContent = mode === 'metric' ? 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class=\"char-badge\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"char-badge\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9ec3<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9ec4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"char-badge\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u74dc<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"title\">Cold Cucumber Salad <span class=\"zh-inline\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc\u62cc\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9\u62cc\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"subtitle\">li\u00e1ngb\u00e0n xi\u01ceohu\u00e1nggu\u0101 \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 <span>“cold-tossed cucumber”<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-bar\">\n<div class=\"meta-chip\"><span class=\"mc-icon\">\u23f1<\/span><span class=\"mc-label\"><span>Prep<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mc-value\"><b><span>10 min<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-chip\"><span class=\"mc-icon\">\u23f3<\/span><span class=\"mc-label\"><span>Rest<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mc-value\"><b><span>optional<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-chip\"><span class=\"mc-icon\">\u25d0<\/span><span class=\"mc-label\"><span>Difficulty<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mc-value\"><b><span>Easy<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-chip\"><span class=\"mc-icon\">\u25a6<\/span><span class=\"mc-label\"><span>Yields<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mc-value\"><b><span>2\u20133 servings<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-chip\"><span class=\"mc-icon\">\ud83d\udccd<\/span><span class=\"mc-label\"><span>Origin<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mc-value\"><b><span>Taiwan<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Smashed cucumber salad tossed with chili, garlic, and sesame oil\" class=\"hero-img\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lbxhg.png\"\/>\n<div class=\"hero-caption\"><span>Photo: Tiffany, OneDotDot Chinese<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <div class=\"lang-switcher\">\n <span class=\"control-label\">Notes in<\/span>\n <div class=\"lang-nav\">\n <span class=\"lang-nav-item active\">EN<\/span>\n <a class=\"lang-nav-item\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/chinese-cold-cucumber-salad-jp\/\">\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e<\/a>\n <a class=\"lang-nav-item\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/chinese-cold-cucumber-salad-kr\/\">\ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%B7%A3%E8%B5%B7%E7%BC%98%E8%B5%B7The_Story\"><\/span><span class=\"zh-tag\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7de3\u8d77<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7f18\u8d77<\/span><\/span><span>The Story<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc\u62cc\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9\u62cc\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span> (li\u00e1ngb\u00e0n xi\u01ceohu\u00e1nggu\u0101) is one of the most common cold dishes on a Taiwanese dinner table \u2014 light, crunchy, and ready in minutes. The cucumbers are lightly smashed rather than sliced, which cracks the flesh open just enough to let the marinade soak all the way through, not just coat the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>It shows up everywhere from home dinner tables to night market stalls, usually as a palate-cleansing side next to something heavier like braised pork rice or fried chicken. The exact ratio of sugar, salt, vinegar, and chili varies by household \u2014 this version leans balanced, with room to push it spicier or more sour to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<span class=\"callout-label\"><span>Reading the name<\/span><\/span>\n<p><b><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9<\/span><\/b> li\u00e1ng \u2014 cool, cold. <b><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cc<\/span><\/b> b\u00e0n \u2014 to toss, to mix. Together, <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc\u62cc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9\u62cc<\/span> (li\u00e1ngb\u00e0n) is a cooking method, not just a dish \u2014 it means “cold-tossed,” and shows up across Chinese cuisine on things like <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc\u62cc\u8c46\u8150<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9\u62cc\u8c46\u8150<\/span> (cold-tossed tofu) and <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6dbc\u62cc\u6728\u8033<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51c9\u62cc\u6728\u8033<\/span> (cold-tossed wood ear mushroom). <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span> (xi\u01ceohu\u00e1nggu\u0101) literally means “little yellow melon” \u2014 the Taiwanese term for cucumber; across the strait in mainland China, people usually just say <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span> (hu\u00e1nggu\u0101), without the “little.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%9D%90%E6%96%99%E6%9D%90%E6%96%99Ingredients\"><\/span><span class=\"zh-tag\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6750\u6599<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6750\u6599<\/span><\/span><span>Ingredients<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"unit-toggle\">\n<span>Units:<\/span>\n<div class=\"seg\" data-group=\"unit\">\n<button class=\"active\" data-mode=\"metric\">Grams<\/button>\n<button data-mode=\"us\">Cups \/ oz<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-grid\">\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span><rt>xi\u01ceo hu\u00e1ng gu\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Cucumber<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"300 g\" data-us=\"10\u00bd oz\">300 g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7d30\u7802\u7cd6<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7ec6\u7802\u7cd6<\/span><rt>x\u00ec sh\u0101 t\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Granulated sugar<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"40 g\" data-us=\"3 tbsp\">40 g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9e7d<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u76d0<\/span><rt>y\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Salt<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"1.5 tsp\" data-us=\"1.5 tsp\">1.5 tsp<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u767d\u918b<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u767d\u918b<\/span><rt>b\u00e1i c\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>White vinegar <span style=\"opacity:.7\">(or use lemon as a substitute)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"40 ml\" data-us=\"2\u00be tbsp\">40 ml<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u8fa3\u6912<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u8fa3\u6912<\/span><rt>l\u00e0 ji\u0101o<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Chili pepper<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"1 piece\" data-us=\"1 piece\">1 piece<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u849c\u6ce5<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u849c\u6ce5<\/span><rt>su\u00e0n n\u00ed<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Minced garlic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\"><span data-metric=\"1 tbsp\" data-us=\"1 tbsp\">1 tbsp<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ing-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9999\u6cb9<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9999\u6cb9<\/span><rt>xi\u0101ng y\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-en\"><span>Sesame oil<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ing-amt\">\n<span>a few drops<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub-note\">\ud83d\udca1 No fresh chili on hand? A pinch of dried chili flakes works too. Prefer it milder? Halve the chili or leave it out \u2014 the dish is just as good without the heat.<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sub-note\">\ud83c\udf0d Shopping outside Asia: look for Persian or Japanese\/mini cucumbers rather than the large waxed ones \u2014 they’re crunchier and have fewer seeds. White rice vinegar can sub in for Chinese white vinegar; toasted sesame oil (not the light\/refined kind) is worth seeking out for the aroma.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vocab-box\">\n<div class=\"vocab-head\"><span>Cooking Vocabulary from This Recipe<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-grid\">\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6d17\u6de8<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6d17\u51c0<\/span><rt>x\u01d0 j\u00ecng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to wash clean<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cd\u6253<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cd\u6253<\/span><rt>p\u0101i d\u01ce<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to smash, to pound<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6293<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6293<\/span><rt>zhu\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to grab, toss by hand<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cc\u52fb<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cc\u5300<\/span><rt>b\u00e0n y\u00fan<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to mix evenly<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u76db\u76e4<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u76db\u76d8<\/span><rt>ch\u00e9ng p\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to plate, transfer to a dish<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-card\">\n<div class=\"vocab-zh\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6ef4\u5165<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6ef4\u5165<\/span><rt>d\u012b r\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><\/div>\n<div class=\"vocab-en\"><span>to drizzle in<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"vocab-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/food-words\/\"><span>\u2192 See the full Food Words vocabulary hub<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%81%9A%E6%B3%95%E5%81%9A%E6%B3%95How_To_Make_It\"><\/span><span class=\"zh-tag\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u505a\u6cd5<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u505a\u6cd5<\/span><\/span><span>How To Make It<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"zh-line\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u628a<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u628a<\/span><rt>b\u01ce<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span><rt>xi\u01ceo hu\u00e1ng gu\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6d17\u6de8<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6d17\u51c0<\/span><rt>x\u01d0 j\u00ecng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5207\u6389<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5207\u6389<\/span><rt>qi\u0113 di\u00e0o<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u982d\u5c3e<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5934\u5c3e<\/span><rt>t\u00f3u w\u011bi<\/rt><\/ruby>\uff0c<ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5207<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5207<\/span><rt>qi\u0113<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c0f\u6bb5<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c0f\u6bb5<\/span><rt>xi\u01ceo du\u00e0n<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7136\u5f8c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7136\u540e<\/span><rt>r\u00e1n h\u00f2u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cd\u6253<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cd\u6253<\/span><rt>p\u0101i d\u01ce<\/rt><\/ruby>\u3002<\/div>\n<div class=\"en-line\">Wash the cucumbers, trim off both ends, cut them into small sections, and lightly smash them.<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"zh-line\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u52a0<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u52a0<\/span><rt>ji\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7cd6<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7cd6<\/span><rt>t\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7528<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7528<\/span><rt>y\u00f2ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u624b<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u624b<\/span><rt>sh\u01d2u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6293\u4e00\u6293<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6293\u4e00\u6293<\/span><rt>zhu\u0101 y\u00ec zhu\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby>\uff0c<ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7136\u5f8c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7136\u540e<\/span><rt>r\u00e1n h\u00f2u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u518d<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u518d<\/span><rt>z\u00e0i<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u52a0<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u52a0<\/span><rt>ji\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9e7d<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u76d0<\/span><rt>y\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cc\u52fb<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cc\u5300<\/span><rt>b\u00e0n y\u00fan<\/rt><\/ruby>\u3002<\/div>\n<div class=\"en-line\">Add the sugar first and mix by hand, then add the salt and mix well.<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"zh-line\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u52a0\u5165<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u52a0\u5165<\/span><rt>ji\u0101 r\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u849c\u6ce5<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u849c\u6ce5<\/span><rt>su\u00e0n n\u00ed<\/rt><\/ruby>\uff08<ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u78e8\u6210\u6ce5<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u78e8\u6210\u6ce5<\/span><rt>m\u00f3 ch\u00e9ng n\u00ed<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u624d\u80fd<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u624d\u80fd<\/span><rt>c\u00e1i n\u00e9ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5f88\u5feb<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5f88\u5feb<\/span><rt>h\u011bn ku\u00e0i<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5165\u5473<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5165\u5473<\/span><rt>r\u00f9 w\u00e8i<\/rt><\/ruby>)\uff0c<ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5207\u597d<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5207\u597d<\/span><rt>qi\u0113 h\u01ceo<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7684<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7684<\/span><rt>de<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u8fa3\u6912<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u8fa3\u6912<\/span><rt>l\u00e0 ji\u0101o<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u548c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u548c<\/span><rt>h\u00e9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u767d\u918b<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u767d\u918b<\/span><rt>b\u00e1i c\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u62cc\u52fb<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u62cc\u5300<\/span><rt>b\u00e0n y\u00fan<\/rt><\/ruby>\u3002<\/div>\n<div class=\"en-line\">Add the minced garlic (grinding it finely helps it infuse flavor quickly), the sliced chili pepper, and white vinegar, then mix thoroughly.<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"zh-line\"><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u76db\u76e4<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u76db\u76d8<\/span><rt>ch\u00e9ng p\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5f8c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u540e<\/span><rt>h\u00f2u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6ef4\u5165<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6ef4\u5165<\/span><rt>d\u012b r\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5e7e\u6ef4<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u51e0\u6ef4<\/span><rt>j\u01d0 d\u012b<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9999\u6cb9<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9999\u6cb9<\/span><rt>xi\u0101ng y\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5728<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5728<\/span><rt>z\u00e0i<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c0f\u9ec4\u74dc<\/span><rt>xi\u01ceo hu\u00e1ng gu\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u4e0a\u9762<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u4e0a\u9762<\/span><rt>sh\u00e0ng mi\u00e0n<\/rt><\/ruby>\uff0c<ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9019\u6a23<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u8fd9\u6837<\/span><rt>zh\u00e8 y\u00e0ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5c31<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5c31<\/span><rt>ji\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"zc\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5b8c\u6210\u4e86<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5b8c\u6210\u4e86<\/span><rt>w\u00e1n ch\u00e9ng le<\/rt><\/ruby>\uff01<\/div>\n<div class=\"en-line\">Transfer to a plate and drizzle a few drops of sesame oil over the cucumbers. And it’s done!<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub-note\">\ud83d\udca1 For deeper flavor, let it sit in the fridge for 15\u201320 minutes before serving \u2014 but it’s just as good eaten right away.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%BE%A3%E5%BA%A6%E8%BE%A3%E5%BA%A6Spice_Level_Variations\"><\/span><span class=\"zh-tag\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u8fa3\u5ea6<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u8fa3\u5ea6<\/span><\/span><span>Spice Level Variations<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n<p>Same base recipe, different heat \u2014 adjust the chili (and a couple of add-ins) to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"flavor-grid\">\n<div class=\"flavor-card\" style=\"--ring:#8FAE72;\">\n<div class=\"flavor-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u4e0d\u8fa3\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc.png');\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-body\">\n<div class=\"flavor-zh\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6eab\u548c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6e29\u548c<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-py\">w\u0113n h\u00e9<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-en\"><span>Mild \u2014 halve the chili, or leave it out entirely<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-card\" style=\"--ring:#E3A857;\">\n<div class=\"flavor-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u53f0\u5f0f\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc.png');\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-body\">\n<div class=\"flavor-zh\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u7d93\u5178\u53f0\u5f0f<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u7ecf\u5178\u53f0\u5f0f<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-py\">j\u012bngdi\u01cen t\u00e1ish\u00ec<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-en\"><span>Classic Taiwanese \u2014 as written in this recipe<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-card\" style=\"--ring:#C8102E;\">\n<div class=\"flavor-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u5ddd\u5f0f\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc.png');\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-body\">\n<div class=\"flavor-zh\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5ddd\u5473<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5ddd\u5473<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-py\">chu\u0101n w\u00e8i<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-en\"><span>Sichuan-style \u2014 add chili oil and a pinch of ground Sichuan peppercorn for a numbing kick<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-card\" style=\"--ring:#9B7EBD;\">\n<div class=\"flavor-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u97d3\u5f0f\u5c0f\u9ec3\u74dc.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-body\">\n<div class=\"flavor-zh\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u97d3\u5f0f<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u97e9\u5f0f<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-py\">h\u00e1nsh\u00ec<\/div>\n<div class=\"flavor-en\"><span>Korean-style \u2014 swap in gochugaru and a touch more sugar<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub-note\">\ud83d\ude4b To be clear \u2014 this isn’t real Korean cucumber kimchi (oi kimchi). Honestly, the real thing is better! This is just a Taiwanese take that borrows Korean flavors for this cold cucumber salad.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"support-block\">\n<p class=\"support-prompt\"><span>Do you like it? \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"bmc-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/tiffanystalk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n<svg fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M4 9h13a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2a4 4 0 0 1-4 4H8a4 4 0 0 1-4-4V9z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><\/path>\n<path d=\"M19 11h1.5a2 2 0 0 1 0 4H19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><\/path>\n<path d=\"M8 6c-.5-1 .5-1.3.3-2.4M11.5 6c-.5-1 .5-1.3.3-2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<span>Buy me a coffee<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<div class=\"bmc-dots\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%E5%B8%B8%E8%A7%81%E9%97%AE%E9%A2%98Common_Questions\"><\/span><span class=\"zh-tag\"><span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5e38\u898b\u554f\u984c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5e38\u89c1\u95ee\u9898<\/span><\/span><span>Common Questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq\" id=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<button class=\"faq-q\">\n<span>My cucumbers turned watery \u2014 what happened?<\/span>\n<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-inner\">\n<p>That’s the salt drawing liquid out of the cucumber, which is normal \u2014 but if there’s a lot of standing liquid, drain it off before serving so the marinade doesn’t get diluted. 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