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Smashed Cucumber Salad

Chinese-style smashed cucumbers with sesame, garlic and chilli vinegar dressing.

5 June 2026
Smashed Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp chilli oil or flakes
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method

  1. Smash cucumbers with the flat of a knife; cut into pieces. Salt and rest 15 min; drain liquid.
  2. Mix garlic, vinegar, soy, sesame oil and chilli into a dressing.
  3. Toss cucumber in dressing; scatter sesame seeds.
  4. Serve immediately or marinate up to 1 hour.