Recipe courtesy of Molly Yeh
Smashed Chinese Cucumber Salad
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Smashing cucumbers is a delicious and rustically beautiful preparation that is common across Asia. Smashing them creates a variety of different textures, and draining them concentrates the flavor. This is a simple-to-prepare dish but it packs personality!
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Active: 15 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Active: 15 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
Directions
- Place the cucumbers in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and use the palm of your hand to lightly smash the cucumbers. Take the cucumbers out of the bag and cut into 1-inch chunks. Add to a bowl and season with salt. Toss to coat.
- Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and chile flakes in a medium bowl. Whisk to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the cucumbers, then toss and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds and cilantro.
