spicy cucumber coils

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 Topline Farms® mini cucumbers

• 1 tsp salt (for drawing out excess water)

• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)

• 1 tsp chili flakes (maybe more if you can handle it)

• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Make It Happen:

1. Coil with Confidence

   • Place a cucumber between two chopsticks to prevent cutting all the way through.

   • Slice thin diagonal cuts along one side.

   • Flip it over and make straight cuts down the length of the cucumber.

   • Gently stretch it out—watch the spiral take shape.

     
     

2. Salt & Sweat

   • Sprinkle the coils with salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

   • Rinse and pat dry.

     
     

3. Whisk & Pour

   • In a bowl, combine garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and chili flakes.

   • Toss the cucumber coils in the dressing until fully coated.

     
     

4. Finish & Serve

   • Top with sesame seeds and green onions.

   • Serve immediately for the best crunch.