Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad

Name: Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients: 1 large cucumber; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp chili oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 fresh red chili, thinly sliced; 2 spring onions, chopped; 1 handful fresh coriander, chopped

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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Total

10 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 large cucumber
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp chili oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 fresh red chili, thinly sliced
2 spring onions, chopped
1 handful fresh coriander, choppedoptional

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Instructions

1
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.
2
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.
3
Roughly chop the smashed cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
4
Transfer the chopped cucumber to a larger mixing bowl.
5
Add the sliced fresh chili and chopped spring onions to the bowl with the cucumber.
6
Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture.
7
Toss everything together until the cucumber is evenly coated in the dressing.
8
Serve immediately and enjoy.