Step 1

Cut off the ends of each cucumber.

Step 2

Use a large flat utensil like a cleaver or meat mallet to smash the cucumbers one at a time. You want to smash them until they've collapsed into themselves. Avoid over-smashing because they'll turn into mush.

Step 3

Slice them diagonally, roughly 1cm (0.4") thick.

Step 4

Place each cut piece into a large bowl and mix 1/2 tsp salt through. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, combine the light soy sauce, black vinegar, garlic, sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, sesame oil and chili oil.

Step 6

After the 5 minutes of sitting, pour the cucumber liquid out of the bowl so you're left with just cucumbers.

Step 7

Stir through the sauce and serve immediately as is!