Smashed Cucumber Salad

拍黄瓜

Refreshing salad of smashed cucumbers in tangy garlic-soy dressing with chili oil and vinegar. A simple yet addictive appetizer offering crisp texture and bold, cooling flavors perfect for summer.

Servings

2-3 people

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Spice Level

Mild

Ingredients

Cucumber

Garlic

8 cloves

Soy Sauce

2 spoons

Vinegar

3 spoons

Chili Oil

1 spoon

Salt

1 spoon

Sugar

half spoon

Instructions

STEP 1

Wash the cucumber and cut off the ends.

STEP 2

Smash the cucumber with the back of a knife and cut into small pieces.

STEP 3

Put in a bowl.

STEP 4

Add one tablespoon of salt.

STEP 5

Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.

STEP 6

Drain the water.

STEP 7

Add 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of vinegar, one tablespoon of chili oil or one tablespoon of chili sauce, half a tablespoon of sugar.

STEP 8

Then add chili and minced garlic.

STEP 9

Mix well and serve.