smashed cucumbers

Recipe video above. This is an Asian way of making cucumber salad that's utterly addictive! Cooling salad for spicy food and hot weather, smashing the cucumbers so they burst open makes the dressing get into right into all those cracks and crevices. Plus, it's just really satisfying to make!!

Smashed Cucumber Salad

500 grams/ 1 lb cucumbers ((4 medium or 2 long cucumbers, Note 1))

salt

tbsp coriander/cilantro (, roughly chopped)

onions

rice vinegar

tsp sesame oil (, toasted (Note 2))

ginger (, freshly grated)

soy sauce

tsp sugar

Bash the cucumbers until they split open on the sides (see video) using something heavy like the smooth side of a meat mallet, rolling pin, pestle or even a can.

Cut into 2.5cm/1" chunks then place in a bowl.

Sprinkle with salt, toss, leave for 20 minutes.

Drain excess liquid in the bowl.

Shake or mix Dressing well.

Drizzle over cucumbers, sprinkle with coriander and green onions. Toss and serve immediately.

500 grams/ 1 lb

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