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Smashed Chinese Cucumber Salad

Smashed Chinese Cucumber Salad


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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Total Time: 10 min
  • Yield: 2

Description

GOOD TO HAVE ON HAND

  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • meat mallet (or rolling pin)
  • small frying pan
  • medium sized bowl

 


Ingredients

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SALAD
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 spring onion
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1/2 tsp roasted sesame seeds
DRESSING
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp sugar (or honey)
  • 1/2 tsp crispy chili oil
  • 1 garlic clove

Instructions

  1. Beat the cucumber lightly all over with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Then cut the cucumber into large pieces and place in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Cut the red onion into thin strips and finely slice the spring onion and add everything to the bowl.
  3. Remove the skin from the garlic and press it into the bowl.
  4. Toast the sesame seeds in a small pan and add to the bowl.
  5. Now add the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and chilli oil to the bowl and then mix with the other ingredients to make a salad. Optionally, add fresh coriander and chopped peanuts.
  • Cook Time: 10 min