Easy Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad

Name: Easy Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Persian cucumbers (or Japanese cucumbers or English cucumbers); 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1½ tbsp soy sauce (or tamari sauce or coconut aminos, for gluten free); 1½ tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp sugar; 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves (minced); OPTIONAL: 1 tsp chili oil (or more to taste); Sesame seeds and/or chopped cilantro (for garnish)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 2

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1 lb Persian cucumbers (or Japanese cucumbers or English cucumbers)1/2 tsp sea salt1½ tbsp soy sauce (or tamari sauce or coconut aminos, for gluten free)1½ tbsp rice vinegar2 tsp sugar2 tsp sesame oil2 garlic cloves (minced)OPTIONAL: 1 tsp chili oil (or more to taste)Sesame seeds and/or chopped cilantro (for garnish)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Rinse the cucumbers and dry thoroughly with a towel. Slice the ends off of the cucumbers, then using the flat side of a knife (you can also use a kitchen mallet or a rolling pin), smash the cucumbers with the palm of your hand along the entire length. Cut the smashed cucumbers diagonally into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Place the cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with sea salt. Toss to combine and let this rest for 20 minutes to sweat.

Step 3

In the meantime, make the dressing by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Stir together.

Step 4

Drain the cucumbers. Do not rinse.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and stir to combine. Drizzle with chili oil, if using, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro. Taste to adjust seasoning.

Step 6

You can serve right away or let the cucumbers marinate for 5-10 minutes to soak up the flavors.