Smashed Cucumber Salad

Name: Smashed Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 500g/ 1 lb cucumbers (4 medium or 2 long cucumbers, Note 1); 3/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro (, roughly chopped); 1/4 cup green onions (, sliced); 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp sesame oil (, toasted (Note 2); 1.5 tsp ginger (, freshly grated); 2 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp sugar

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Ingredients

4 servings

500g/ 1 lb cucumbers (4 medium or 2 long cucumbers, Note 1)
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp coriander/cilantro (, roughly chopped)
1/4 cup green onions (, sliced)
1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil (, toasted (Note 2)
1.5 tsp ginger (, freshly grated)
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar

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Step 1

Bash the cucumbers until they split open on the sides (see video) using something heavy like the smooth side of a meat mallet, rolling pin, pestle or even a can.

Step 2

Cut into 2.5cm/1" chunks then place in a bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle with salt, toss, leave for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Drain excess liquid in the bowl.

Step 5

Shake or mix Dressing well.

Step 6

Drizzle over cucumbers, sprinkle with coriander and green onions. Toss and serve immediately.

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