Cucumber, Cabbage and Coriander Salad Recipe

Name: Cucumber, Cabbage and Coriander Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, the long seedless variety, cut into chunks; 12 Chinese cabbage, shredded; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup coriander leaves; ⅓ cup rice vinegar; ⅓ cup superfine sugar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 lemon, juice of; ¼ teaspoon szechwan pepper

Servings: persons

1
Toss together cucumber, cabbage, sugar and salt in a colander.
2
Set aside for 30 Minutes.
3
Meanwhile make the dressing.
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Dressing:.
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Heat the rice vinegar and sugar in a saucepan on low.
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Stir until the sugar dissolves, increase the heat and boil for 5 minutes or until reduced by half.
7
Cool, then stir in the fish sauce, lemon juice and pepper.
8
Place the cucumber and cabbage in a serving bowl eith the corinder, then pour over the dressing and toss to coat.
9
Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cucumber, the long seedless variety, cut into chunks, 12 Chinese cabbage, shredded, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Cucumber, Cabbage and Coriander Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cucumber, Cabbage and Coriander Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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