Smashed Cucumber Salad

Name: Smashed Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed; 2 cloves garlic, finely crushed; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; Red pepper flakes to taste; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
2 cloves garlic, finely crushed
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Red pepper flakes to taste
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1

Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 1/2 -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl. Watch Now
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Sprinkle cucumber with sugar and salt; mix until well combined. Refrigerate bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl. Watch Now
3

Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Whisk together thoroughly. Watch Now
4

Transfer drained cucumbers into bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to mingle. Watch Now
5

Place cucumbers in serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Watch Now