Description
This Asian smashed cucumber salad with garlic is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick appetizer or side dish. It only takes 15 minutes to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 red chili pepper, minced (optional)
- 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp white sugar
- few drops of chili oil
- handful of fresh cilantro, for garnish
- white sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and cut off both ends. Smash the cucumbers until they split open. Spoon out any large clumps of seeds, then chop them into big chunks.
- In a bowl, combine smashed cucumbers and salt. Mix and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Drain excess liquid into a separate bowl.
- Add minced garlic, red chili pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and sugar. Toss everything together.
- Garnish with a handful of fresh cilantro and sprinkle with white sesame seeds. Serve immediately as a cold appetizer or side dish.