Spicy Cucumber Roast Beef Salad (5-Min Hack)
Fresh and spicy cucumber salad with roast beef—a no-cook 5-minute hack that's refreshing, flavorful, and budget-friendly!
Watch Me Make It
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Ingredients
- ✓ 200 g roast beef slices
- ✓ 1 pc cucumber
- ✓ 1 pc echalion shallots
- ✓ 1/2 bulb garlic, minced
- ✓ 1 tsp white sesame
- ✓ 1 tsp paprika
- ✓ 1 tsp chili flakes
- ✓ 2 tbsp hot oil
- ✓ 2 tsp light soy sauce
- ✓ 2 tsp water
- ✓ 1 tsp oyster sauce
- ✓ 1 tsp salt
- ✓ 1 tsp sugar
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Instructions
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Thinly slice the cucumber and echalion shallot. Place them in a large mixing bowl along with the roast beef slices.
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Add minced garlic, white sesame, paprika, and chili flakes evenly over the ingredients.
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Carefully pour the hot oil directly over the garlic and spices. Allow it to sizzle and release its aroma before mixing—this step blooms the spices and intensifies the fragrance.
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Add salt and sugar (1 tsp each), light soy sauce and water (2 tsp each), and oyster sauce (1 tsp). Toss thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats the beef and vegetables evenly.
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Serve immediately at room temperature, or chill briefly for a refreshing finish.
💡 Chef's Tips
- Pour the hot oil directly onto the spices—not the vegetables—to fully activate their aroma.
- Adjust chili quantity to control the heat level.
- For extra brightness, add a small splash of rice vinegar or a squeeze of lemon.
- Best enjoyed within the day to preserve the crisp texture of the cucumber.