Sichuan-Style Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Sichuan-Style Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 whole English cucumber, washed, peeled in any especially thick areas (see note); Kosher salt; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 1 teaspoon black vinegar or rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optonal)

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Total Time

15m

This Sichuan-style smashed cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish with a kick. The English cucumber is smashed and seasoned with garlic, black vinegar, and optional sesame oil for a tangy and savory flavor. It's a unique and delicious way to enjoy cucumbers in a salad.

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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1 whole English cucumber, washed, peeled in any especially thick areas (see note)

Kosher salt

2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)

1 teaspoon black vinegar or rice vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optonal)

Steps

Place the washed cucumber on a firm, flat, clean surface. Whack it firmly but gently with the flat side of a heavy cleaver or the bottom of an 8-inch skillet. Repeat all down its length until it is completely smashed. Chop the cucumber crosswise into 1-inch pieces and transfer to a colander set in a bowl. Toss with salt and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Discard the extracted liquid and transfer the cucumbers to the bowl.

Add garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil (if using) to the bowl and toss to combine. This cucumber salad is best served absolutely fresh; It will get wet and slimy as it rests in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

11kcal

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Fat

0g

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Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

2g

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Fiber

0g

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Sugar

1g

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Protein

0g

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Cholesterol

0mg

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Sodium

75mg

3%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Sichuan-Style Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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