SMASH CUCUMBER SALAD

Name: SMASH CUCUMBER SALAD
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 piece English cucumber; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 0.5 tsp sugar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 0.5 tsp chili oil; 1 tbsp toasted peanuts; 0.5 tsp coriander

10 mins prepServes 2

Refreshing Dinner Recipes for Summer Nights - Ep. 6: SMASH CUCUMBER SALAD

2 servings

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Prepare the cucumber by washing it thoroughly and patting dry. Trim off both ends. Place the whole cucumber on a sturdy cutting board.

Using the flat side of a cleaver or a rolling pin, firmly smash the cucumber along its length until it splits open. Rotate and repeat until the entire cucumber has cracked. This helps create texture for better sauce absorption.

Break or cut the smashed cucumber into irregular 1-inch chunks using your hands or a knife. The rough edges will help the dressing cling better.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber pieces with 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon sugar. Gently toss to coat evenly.

Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and ½ teaspoon chili oil to the bowl. If you prefer less spice, you can reduce or omit the chili oil.

Crush the toasted peanuts slightly using a mortar and pestle or by pressing with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the salad.

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