Begin by assembling all the ingredients for your Viral Asian Cucumber Salad TikTok. You’ll need English cucumbers, granulated sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, chopped green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame oil, and salt. Make sure you have a mixing bowl and a spiralizer or knife ready to transform your cucumbers into stunning spirals.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds, 1 clove of crushed garlic, and 2 chopped green onions. Pour in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of chili oil, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Whisk everything together until well blended, and set aside to let the flavors mingle while you prepare the cucumbers.

Take your cucumbers and cut off their ends. If using a spiralizer, place the cucumbers securely and spiralize them to create beautiful, long curls. If using a knife, place the cucumbers between chopsticks to avoid slicing all the way through, and make diagonal and straight cuts.

Transfer your cucumber spirals to a large bowl and sprinkle them with salt. Gently massage the salt into the cucumbers for about 1-2 minutes. Allow them to sit for 8-10 minutes.

After the cucumbers have rested, rinse them under cold running water to remove excess salt. Pat the spiraled cucumbers dry with paper towels.

In a large serving bowl, combine the dried cucumber spirals and the prepared dressing from Step 2. Toss everything together gently until the cucumbers are fully coated in the delightful sesame soy dressing.