Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad
A spicy, tangy, sweet, and garlicky smashed cucumber salad, a popular and addictive side dish from Taiwan. The cucumbers are smashed to help them absorb the delicious dressing.
A spicy, tangy, sweet, and garlicky smashed cucumber salad, a popular and addictive side dish from Taiwan. The cucumbers are smashed to help them absorb the delicious dressing.
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In a small bowl, combine sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, minced garlic, and toasted sesame seeds to make the dressing. Stir well to combine.
Place the cucumber on a cutting board and use the flat side of a large knife to firmly press down and smash the cucumber along its length.
Roughly chop the smashed cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
Transfer the chopped cucumber to a larger mixing bowl.
Add the sliced fresh chili and chopped spring onions to the bowl with the cucumber.
Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture.
Toss everything together until the cucumber is evenly coated in the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
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