Ingredients
- 1 lb cucumber
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Dressing
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1.5 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers then trim off the ends.
- Smash the cucumbers with the side of your knife and cut into 2" lengths. Break apart large pieces of cucumber.
- Transfer the smashed cucumbers to a colander with a bowl underneath.
- Sprinkle in salt and give it a good toss. Let it rest for 15 minutes to allow the salt to draw out liquid. Stir periodically.
- In the meantime, make the dressing. Combine the DRESSING ingredients and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- After 15 minutes the cucumbers should've released a lot of water. Shake out excess liquid in the colander then transfer the cucumbers to a bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers. Drizzle in sesame oil and give it a good stir.
- Garnish Smashed Cucumber Salad with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve immediately.
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