Crispy and Sweet Autumn Chestnut Cucumber Salad Recipe
Crispy and Sweet Autumn Chestnut Cucumber Salad Recipe
Seasonal Delicacy Side Dish: The Perfect Harmony of Fresh Chestnuts and Cucumbers, Chestnut Cucumber Salad
Introducing the special Chestnut Cucumber Salad, where the sweetness of fresh autumn chestnuts meets the crispiness of cucumbers, stimulating your appetite. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create an extraordinary flavor that will add richness to your dining table. It’s a taste that everyone, young and old, will love, so be sure to try making it!
Main Ingredients- 10 Chestnuts (use fresh, seasonal chestnuts)
- 1 Cucumber (medium-sized)
Seasoning Ingredients- 1.5 Tbsp Fish Sauce (adds umami)
- 2/3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (adds sweetness and flavor)
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (adds nuttiness)
- A drizzle of Sesame Oil (adds a final touch of aroma)
- 1.5 Tbsp Fish Sauce (adds umami)
- 2/3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (adds sweetness and flavor)
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (adds nuttiness)
- A drizzle of Sesame Oil (adds a final touch of aroma)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 10 fresh chestnuts. Peel them thoroughly, then slice them thinly into bite-sized pieces. Slicing them thinly is important so that the sweetness of the chestnuts can be well infused.
Step 2
Next, prepare 1 cucumber. Using a peeler or a knife, lightly peel the skin to create texture. Slice the cucumber thinly, just like the chestnuts. Be careful not to slice too thin, or it might become mushy.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the sliced chestnuts and cucumbers. It’s best to use a bowl that is large enough to mix the ingredients thoroughly without them spilling out.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious seasoning. In a separate small bowl, combine 1.5 Tbsp fish sauce, 2/3 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp plum extract, and 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Add a light drizzle of sesame oil at the end for aroma. Mix all the seasoning ingredients well to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the prepared dressing over the chestnuts and cucumbers in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to mash the ingredients. Once all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing, your crispy and sweet Chestnut Cucumber Salad is ready! You can enjoy it immediately, or let it chill in the refrigerator for a while to develop even deeper flavors.
