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5 from 2 votes

Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: best cucumber salad recipe, chinese smashed cucumber salad, Cucumber salad side dish, easy smashed cucumber salad
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 2 english cucumber or 8 mini cucumbers
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sasame oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Dressing

  • Using a mortar and pestle to grind the garlic.
  • Add all the ingredients except for the cucumber, whisk.

Smashed Cucumber

  • Wash the cucumber and don't peel the skin. Place one cucumber on a cutting board. Cut off both ends.
  • Using both hands; hold a large knife flat on the first cucumber and smash with the other hand. Continue until the skin begins to break/crack. Slice the cucumber into ½ thick chunks. Repeat steps with second cucumber. Watch the video for reference.

Salad

  • In a large bowl, place the smashed cucumbers and dressing together, gently toss.

Serve immediately and enjoy!