Smashed Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers are a type of cold cuisine, formerly known as "Hu Gua". They were introduced to the Central Plains during the Western Han Dynasty, and the origin of cold dishes can be traced back to the Tang and Song dynasties. Its name comes from the rough technique of crushing cucumbers with a knife back during production, which is different from fine knife work and reflects a dietary philosophy that is close to life. This dish is popular in both the north and south of China and is also a common dish in overseas Chinese restaurants
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4/19/20261 min read
Ingredients:
2 cucumbers
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
½ tbsp sesame oil
Chili oil to taste
A pinch of salt
A pinch of sugar
Steps:
Wash the cucumbers and smash 'em with the back of your knife - don't crush 'em too hard, some chunks are nice
Cut into pieces, toss with salt, let sit 3-5 mins, then drain the water
Add the minced garlic to the cucumbers
Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil
Sprinkle in a little sugar to balance the flavors
Mix it all up and you're done!