Smashed Cucumber Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• English cucumber
  2
• garlic (finely crushed)
  2 cloves
• kosher salt
  1/2 tbsp
• red pepper flakes
• seasoned rice vinegar
  2 tbsp
• sesame oil
  1 tsp
• soy sauce
  1 tsp
• toasted sesame seeds
  2 tsp
• white sugar
  1 tsp

1. 1

   Wrap each English cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering.

   English cucumber: 2
2. 2

   Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened.
3. 3

   Remove from plastic.
4. 4

   Cut cucumbers in half.
5. 5

   Halve each side lengthwise.
6. 6

   Slice into 1- to 1 1/2 -inch wide slices.
7. 7

   Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
8. 8

   Sprinkle cucumber with white sugar and kosher salt .

   white sugar: 1 tsp, kosher salt: 1/2 tbsp
9. 9

   Mix until well combined.
10. 10

    Refrigerate bowl and strainer for ⏱️ 30-60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
11. 11

    Place garlic (finely crushed) , seasoned rice vinegar , soy sauce , sesame oil , and red pepper flakes to taste in a large bowl.

    garlic (finely crushed): 2 cloves, seasoned rice vinegar: 2 tbsp, soy sauce: 1 tsp, sesame oil: 1 tsp, red pepper flakes
12. 12

    Whisk together thoroughly.
13. 13

    Transfer drained cucumbers into bowl with dressing.
14. 14

    Toss to coat.
15. 15

    Cover with plastic wrap.
16. 16

    Refrigerate for ⏱️ 30 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
17. 17

    Place cucumbers in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds .

    toasted sesame seeds: 2 tsp