Smashed Cucumbers with Sesame and Chili | Crunchy and Quick
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10 min
Quick
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O salată răcoritoare și crocantă inspirată din bucătăria asiatică (Pai Huang Gua). Castraveții proaspeți zdrobiți absorb perfect dressingul aromat cu usturoi, sos de soia, ulei de susan și o notă picantă de chili. Gata în doar 10 minute!
Preparation method
Cucumber preparation
Wash the cucumbers well and cut off the ends. Place them on a cutting board and, using the flat side of a large knife blade or a rolling pin, gently smash them along their entire length until they crack into irregular pieces.
Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized diagonal pieces (about 2-3 cm). Put them in a bowl, sprinkle with sea salt, and let them sit for 5 minutes, then drain the excess water so they stay extra crunchy.
Dressing preparation and assembly
In a small bowl, mix the finely crushed garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar dissolves completely.
Chef's tip
Smashing the cucumbers creates jagged edges and cracks that allow the aromatic dressing to penetrate much deeper than classic smooth slices.
For extra freshness on hot days, keep the cucumbers in the fridge for at least 1 hour before preparing.
35 min
Under an hour
