Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad
凉拌黄瓜
liáng bàn huáng guā
Smashed cucumber salad is a refreshing cold dish with crisp cucumbers, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Light, tangy, and savory, it is especially enjoyable as an appetizer or side dish.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens
The allergen information shown above does not include allergens from seasonings or sauces.
Steps
- 1
In a clean bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of sugar, ⅔ teaspoon of MSG, 5 teaspoons of Chinese black rice vinegar, 5 teaspoons of light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of water, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil. Stir until evenly combined.
- 2
Cut 3 cucumbers, about 420 g in total, in half lengthwise. Gently smash each cucumber half with the flat side of a knife, taking care not to crush it too finely. Cut the smashed cucumbers diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Finely mince 3 garlic cloves.
- 4
Transfer the cucumber pieces to a large bowl. Add the minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of the prepared dressing, ¼ teaspoon of MSG, ½ teaspoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- 5
Using a clean hand, gently toss and massage the cucumbers until everything is evenly combined. Transfer the salad to a serving plate, leaving as much of the liquid behind in the mixing bowl as possible.
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