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Hello, meet again with Arenatani, today we will share another recipe, namely Spicy Cucumber & Abura-age which is definitely very delicious and easy to make. The manufacturing process takes about 10 minutes and can be served for 2 Servings. In addition to being delicious and delicious, this food is suitable for serving to friends and family at home. Now, rather than being curious, let’s make the recipe. Before the manufacturing process, we first prepare the necessary ingredients, if there are ingredients that are not understood, please open Google, okay? Okay, here are the ingredients that need to be prepared.

Ingredients for Spicy Cucumber & Abura-age


  1. 1/2-1 Continental Cucumber *about 230g
  2. 1 pinch Salt
  3. 1 sheet ‘Abura-age’ (Fried Thin Tofu)
  4. 2 tablespoons ‘Ponzu’ *OR 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce & 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  5. 1/2-1 tablespoon Crispy Chilli Oil *I used ‘Lao Gan Ma’ brand Crispy Chilli Oil
  6. 1 Spring Onion *finely chopped
  7. Toasted Sesame Seeds
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Spicy Cucumber & Abura-age


  • 1

    Cut Cucumber into bite-size pieces. I cut it diagonally as I was rotating it on a cutting board. Place in a mixing bowl, add 1 pinch Salt and mix, and set aside.

  • 2

    Cut 1 sheet Abura-age (Fried Thin Tofu) into bite-size pieces. Cook in a frying pan over medium low heat until nicely browned and crispy.

  • 3

    Add ‘Ponzu’ (OR Soy Sauce & Rice Vinegar), Crispy Chilli Oil and Spring Onion to Cucumber, and mix well. Add ‘Abura-age’ and combine.

  • 4

    Sprinkle with Toasted Sesame Seeds and enjoy.


  • Well, that’s the recipe for Spicy Cucumber & Abura-age that we’ve discussed together. How about it? It’s easy to make, right? Now it’s time for you to get creative in the kitchen and create your own version of Spicy Cucumber & Abura-age. Don’t forget to share the results on social media. I’m really curious about your creations! Who knows, your recipe could be an inspiration for future recipes. Good luck and enjoy!