Chinese · chilled
Smashed Cucumbers
Bright, crisp, and boldly seasoned, a vibrant chilled salad of hand-smashed cucumbers in garlic, sesame, and chili.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- none
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
Small, firm cucumbers work best. Kirby or English cucumbers are a good substitute.
- Remove the ends of each cucumber. Place one at a time on a cutting board and smack it with the flat side of a chef’s knife to crack it open.
- Cut the smashed cucumbers into thirds, then chop into bite-size pieces.
- Place the cucumber pieces in a bowl. Add red chili flakes, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and salt. Toss well to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve right away or chill until ready to serve.