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Chinese Cucumber Salad

🇨🇳 China · Sichuan

Servings: 2 Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 2 minutes Total: 7 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber (about 350g), or two smaller cucumbers
  • 3 garlic cloves, mashed and chopped
  • 1/4 tsp sugar (optional)
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp black vinegar (optional)
  • 1-2 tsp chili oil, to taste (optional)

Steps

  1. Wash the cucumber and peel off any tough skin; if using small cucumbers, just trim the ends.
  2. Smash the cucumber with the flat side of a wide knife until crushed, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Transfer the cucumber to a bowl and mix with the mashed garlic, salt, and sugar.
  4. For a stronger flavor, add the soy sauce and black vinegar.
  5. For a spicy version, stir in chili oil to taste.

Source: www.chinasichuanfood.com