This recipe is translated from Cookpad Japan. See original: Japanやみつき☆豚しゃぶと叩き胡瓜の中華サラダ

Addictive Chinese Salad with Pork Shabu-Shabu and Smashed Cucumbers

Chisora
Chisora @Chisora_kitchen

Featured in recipe books and health recipes, with over 400 reviews. This salad is so good you can't stop eating it! It's also great as a snack.

The story behind this recipe:
I had two cucumbers left after a bargain purchase, so I decided to make a salad that could also be a side dish using ingredients I had in the fridge. Even though I don't like spicy food, both my kids and I love this salad!

Addictive Chinese Salad with Pork Shabu-Shabu and Smashed Cucumbers

Featured in recipe books and health recipes, with over 400 reviews. This salad is so good you can't stop eating it! It's also great as a snack.

The story behind this recipe:
I had two cucumbers left after a bargain purchase, so I decided to make a salad that could also be a side dish using ingredients I had in the fridge. Even though I don't like spicy food, both my kids and I love this salad!

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Ingredients

Serves 4 servings
  1. 200 gthinly sliced pork (for shabu-shabu, thinly sliced loin)
  2. 2cucumbers
  3. 1 teaspoonsalt
  4. 1 cloveginger
  5. 1/2 stalkgreen onion
  6. 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
  7. 1 teaspoonsugar
  8. 2 teaspoonsvinegar
  9. 1 tablespoonsesame oil
  10. 1/2 teaspoonchili bean paste
  11. Ground sesame seeds, to taste

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, then slice each half into about 10 pieces.

  2. 2

    Lay the knife flat and lightly smash each cucumber piece to crack it. Repeat with the other cucumber.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle with salt and gently massage it in.

  4. 4

    Slice the ginger thinly, then cut into thin strips. Cut the green onion lengthwise, remove the core, cut into about 4 pieces, and slice into thin strips.

  5. 5

    Soak the ginger and green onion in water.

  6. 6

    Mix the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili bean paste well.

  7. 7

    Bring plenty of water (not listed in ingredients) to a boil with a pinch of salt (not listed in ingredients). Once boiling, turn off the heat and add the pork, swishing it around until cooked.

  8. 8

    Once the pork changes color, transfer it to water to cool, then drain well.

  9. 9

    Add the drained cucumbers, pork, ginger, and green onion to the mixed dressing and mix well. Sprinkle with ground sesame seeds to finish.

  10. 10

    Done!

  11. 11

    September 1, 2013: Featured in today's recommended "Pick Up" section. Thank you to everyone!

  12. 12

    Published on Cookpad's English version! I'm happy and a bit embarrassed. Thank you to everyone involved!

  13. 13

    February 17, 2014: Featured in "Selected by a Registered Dietitian! Healthy Recipes" under "Diabetes Recipes." Thank you!

  14. 14

    Published in the recipe book "Delicious Selected! Make-Ahead Salads" by Shinsei Publishing. Thank you to everyone involved!

  15. 15

    Also featured in "Pick Up." Would you like to try making a simple stir-fried pork dish? Recipe ID: 17898664

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