Smashed cucumbers dressed in rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and chili. This lemony version is finished with lemon and lemon zest. Ready in about 10 minutes.
Prep 10 min Cook 0 min Serves 2 Easy
Ingredients
🧂Salt1/2 tsp
🧄Garlic1 clove, grated
🍋Lemon1
🫙Soy Sauce1 tbsp
🫙Sesame Oil1 tsp
🫙Sugar1/2 tsp
🥬Cucumber2
🫙Rice Vinegar1 tbsp
Optional extras
🫙Toasted Sesame Seeds1 tsp
🌶️Chili Flakes1/2 tsp
🍋Lemon Zest1 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
Finish with lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Chef's tip
Dress the salad just before serving so the vegetables stay crisp.
