Smashed cucumbers dressed in rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and chili. This smoky version is finished with smoked paprika. Ready in about 10 minutes.
Prep 10 min Cook 0 min Serves 2 Easy
Ingredients
🧂Salt1/2 tsp
🧄Garlic1 clove, grated
🫙Soy Sauce1 tbsp
🫙Sesame Oil1 tsp
🫙Sugar1/2 tsp
🥬Cucumber2
🫙Rice Vinegar1 tbsp
🌶️Smoked Paprika1 tsp
Optional extras
🫙Toasted Sesame Seeds1 tsp
🌶️Chili Flakes1/2 tsp
Instructions
1
Smash the cucumbers lightly and cut into bite-size pieces.
2
Salt them and let drain 10 minutes; tip off the liquid.
3
Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, sugar and chili flakes.
4
Toss the cucumbers with the dressing and top with sesame seeds; serve cold.
5
Add the smoked paprika with the seasoning.
Chef's tip
Dress the salad just before serving so the vegetables stay crisp.
