Smashed Cucumber Salad with Hot Vinegar

Name: Smashed Cucumber Salad with Hot Vinegar
Ingredients: 5 mini seedless or Persian cucumbers or 1 small English hothouse cucumber (about 12 oz.); Kosher salt; 4 red or green Thai chiles, halved lengthwise keeping stem end intact, or 1 serrano chile, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, lightly smashed; ½ cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 Tbsp. fish sauce; 1 Tbsp. sugar; Chopped unsalted or salted roasted peanuts (for serving)

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Servings: 4

Author : Chris Morocco

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5 mini seedless or Persian cucumbers or 1 small English hothouse cucumber (about 12 oz.)Kosher salt4 red or green Thai chiles, halved lengthwise keeping stem end intact, or 1 serrano chile, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, lightly smashed½ cup unseasoned rice vinegar2 Tbsp. fish sauce1 Tbsp. sugarChopped unsalted or salted roasted peanuts (for serving)

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Step 1

Gently smash cucumbers with a rolling pin or the back of a heavy knife just to break open. Tear into irregular 2" pieces and place in a medium bowl; season lightly with salt. Let sit at least 5 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Step 2

Meanwhile, whisk chiles, garlic, vinegar, fish sauce, and sugar in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Let sit while cucumbers macerate.

Step 3

Drain cucumbers, discarding any liquid they have released. Add to bowl with dressing and toss several times to coat. Top with peanuts.

Step 4

Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.Read More: The 29 New Essential Recipes from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen