Chinese Smashed Cucumbers

This quick and flavorful Chinese side dish is made with cucumbers which are lightly smashed then tossed with vinegar, sesame oil, salt and a pinch of sugar.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword smashed cucumbers

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings

Calories 28kcal

Author Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

4 small Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
chili flakes optional

Instructions

Using the back of a chef's knife, gently smash the cucumbers a bit. Next, cut them into bite-sized chunks.
Place smashed cucumber pieces in a bowl and toss with remaining ingredients. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Serve room temperature or chill to serve later.

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