Check the ingredient list and collect all the required ingredients.
Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly or in half-moon shapes.
After that, prepare the salad dressing by combining minced garlic, chili flakes, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and salt into a bowl. Mix well until the sugar dissolve nicely.
Then, add the cucumber slices into the bowl and toss them well to coat with the dressing.
Lastly, sit the salad for at least 10 minutes to meld the flavors beautifully.
After resting, put the salad in a serving bowl and garnish by spreading sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
Enjoy the spicy cucumber salad with rice, noodles, or grilled meat.