China • Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Name: Smashed Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp chilli oil, optional; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Make smashed cucumber salad at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by China's cuisine.

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Prep15 min

Cook0 min

Servings4

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Method

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Step 1
Lay cucumbers on a board and tap firmly with the flat of a cleaver or rolling pin until cracked.
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Step 2
Cut into bite-sized pieces; toss with salt and leave in a colander for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Whisk garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
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Step 4
Pat cucumber dry and toss with the dressing.
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Step 5
Add optional chilli oil and sesame seeds. Serve immediately for the best crunch.

Nutrition

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Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested

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