Serves 2–3.
3 cucumbers, stems removed
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, grated
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons vinegar
½ tablespoon sesame oil
50 ml water
4 teaspoons sugar (optional)
Covered container for marinating
Grater
Cut the cucumbers into irregular chunks, slicing at an angle and rotating each cucumber between cuts.
Finely chop the green onion and grate the garlic.
Mix the cucumbers, green onion, garlic, crushed red pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and water. Add the sugar if using.
Toss thoroughly to coat the cucumber pieces evenly. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours.
Serve chilled, spooning the remaining sauce over the cucumbers.