{"id":6798,"date":"2026-07-25T00:05:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T00:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6798"},"modified":"2026-07-25T00:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T00:05:07","slug":"spicy-garlic-chili-cucumbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/25\/spicy-garlic-chili-cucumbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Spicy Garlic Chili Cucumbers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Spicy Garlic Chili Cucumbers<\/h1>\n<p>These crunchy, refreshing cucumbers are tossed in a bold garlic and chili dressing for the perfect balance of fresh, tangy, and spicy flavors. They&#8217;re ready in just a few minutes and make a delicious side dish, appetizer, or healthy snack.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1\u20132 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced (or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar)<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon sesame oil<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon sugar (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon sesame seeds<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or green onions (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds or bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n<li>Place the cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Let them sit for 10\u201315 minutes to release excess moisture, then drain and pat dry.<\/li>\n<li>In a separate bowl, whisk together the garlic, chili, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss until every slice is evenly coated.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro or green onions, if using.<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerate for 15\u201330 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add a drizzle of chili oil for extra heat.<\/li>\n<li>For a sweeter flavor, add a little more sugar or a teaspoon of honey.<\/li>\n<li>Best served cold and enjoyed within 24 hours for maximum crunch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enjoy these crisp, spicy garlic chili cucumbers as a refreshing snack or alongside your favorite grilled meats, rice dishes, or noodles!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spicy Garlic Chili Cucumbers These crunchy, refreshing cucumbers are tossed in a bold garlic and chili dressing for the perfect&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6799,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6798"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6798\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6800,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6798\/revisions\/6800"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}