Name: Chineasy Cucumber Salad
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar; 1 teaspoon Sichuan chili oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar; 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt; 3 Persian or Kirby cucumbers or 1 English cucumber; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts, crushed; 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves

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