Smashed Cucumbers (拍黃瓜)

Name: Smashed Cucumbers (拍黃瓜)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 Japanese (or other Asian) cucumbers; 5 grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 cloves garlic, very finely minced or grated; 2 red chilis (like heaven-facing), chopped; 1 tablespoon chili oil (preferably homemade); 1 teaspoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

Smashed cucumbers tossed in a fragrant, tangy garlic chili oil dressing. Refreshingly crunchy, spicy yet cooling — the perfect hot day dish as summer nears.

Updated at: Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:16:01 GMT