How to prepare cold cucumber? The most popular recipe on the internet revealed!
In the past 10 days, the preparation method of cold cucumber has become a hot topic on major social platforms. Whether it is Douyin’s “Universal Cold Sauce” challenge or Xiaohongshu’s “Low-Calorie Cucumber Salad” tutorial, they have triggered extensive discussions among netizens. This article will combine the hot spots on the Internet to sort out the most popular cold cucumber recipes for you, and present them with structured data to help you easily make refreshing and appetizing cold dishes!
1. Top 5 popular cold cucumber recipes on the Internet

| Ranking | Recipe name | core seasoning | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot and sour crispy version | Chili millet, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic | 985,000 |
| 2 | Low calorie fat loss version | Olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper | 762,000 |
| 3 | Old Beijing sesame sauce version | sesame paste, light soy sauce, sugar | 658,000 |
| 4 | Thai sweet and spicy version | fish sauce, coconut sugar, coriander | 534,000 |
| 5 | Japanese wasabi version | wasabi, Japanese soy sauce | 417,000 |
2. Detailed explanation of the classic spicy and sour cucumber recipe
According to Douyin data, the "Hot and Sour Crispy Version" has become the most popular recipe recently with 985,000 interactions. Here are the detailed steps:
1.Ingredients preparation: 2 cucumbers (beat into pieces), 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 spicy millet, appropriate amount of coriander.
2.Seasoning ratio: 2 spoons of light soy sauce, 1 spoon of balsamic vinegar, half a spoon of sugar, 1 spoon of sesame oil, and half a spoon of chili oil.
3.Key Tips: Marinate cucumbers with salt for 10 minutes and squeeze out the water to make them crispier.
3. Healthy low-calorie formula has become a new trend
Xiaohongshu data shows that the search volume for “low-calorie and fat-reducing version” increased by 120% week-on-week. The formula features are as follows:
| Seasoning | alternative | Calorie comparison |
|---|---|---|
| white sugar | Sugar substitute/honey | 50% reduction |
| tahini | sugar free yogurt | 70% reduction |
| chili oil | fresh chili pepper | 90% reduction |
4. Collection of innovative eating methods from netizens
1.Chilled Plum Cucumber: Add plums and ice cubes, suitable for relieving the heat in summer.
2.Korean kimchi mix: Mixed with spicy cabbage, with over 300,000 views.
3.Upgraded version of chopped nuts: Sprinkle in chopped peanuts or cashews to enhance the taste.
5. Advice from professional chefs
According to the votes of Weibo food bloggers, there are three golden rules for preparing cucumber salad:
①Freshly cooked and eaten: If marinated for more than 2 hours, the water will become soft.
②Knife choice: Patting cucumbers tastes better than cutting them.
③Seasoning order: Put the oil first and then the vinegar to prevent the vinegar smell from evaporating.
Master these popular recipes and techniques, and you can also make the most popular cucumber salad on the internet! Come and try it~
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