Smashed Cucumber Salad

Name: Smashed Cucumber Salad
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium English cucumbers; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 small clove garlic, finely grated; Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional

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Level: Easy

Total: 30 min (includes sit time)
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 30 min (includes sit time)
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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2 medium English cucumbers

Kosher salt

1 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 small clove garlic, finely grated

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Directions

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Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise. Put the slices on a cutting board, skin-side-up. Use the flat side of your knife to lightly smash along the length, then cut the cucumbers into 3/4-inch pieces. Toss the cucumbers with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and sugar, then drain in a colander for 20 minutes.
Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Add the cucumbers and toss to coat. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if using.