Chinese•healthy
Smashed Cucumber Salad
smashed cucumber salad
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cucumber
- 1 small bunch coriander ( ,cut into 1 inch sections and keep some for decoration)
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- ¼ red bell pepper ( ,shredded)
- 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. chili oil
- 1 tbsp. vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves ( ,grated)
Instructions
- 1
Remove the tough skins and the two ends. Cut the cucumber in center lengthwise.
- 2
Then smash the cucumber with a wide knife (recommend using a Chinese cutting knife). Optionally you can remove the pule. Then cut into 3-4cm length sections. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 3
Sprinkle salt, mix well and set aside for 10 minutes. Discard the liquid in the bottom.
- 4
Add coriander and bell pepper shred along with all of the seasonings. Mix well and serve directly.