Smashing cucumbers might seem novel, but the technique simplifies prep and helps tenderize, allowing the cucumber to quickly absorb this dressing’s hot-and-sour flavours. Serve as a refreshing starter or a palate-cleansing side.
- Prep time 10 minutes
- Total time 20 minutes
- Portion size 2 servings
Ingredients
Method
Place cucumbers on cutting board; using rolling pin, smash until skins are split. Tear into 1-inch pieces; transfer to colander. Sprinkle with salt; let stand for 10 minutes. Pat dry.
In bowl, whisk together vinegar, chili garlic sauce, sugar and sesame oil until sugar is dissolved. Add cucumbers and sesame seeds; toss to coat. Sprinkle with green onion, peanuts and red pepper powder.
Test Kitchen Tip: To make your own gochugaru, mix equal parts cayenne pepper and hot pepper flakes.
Nutritional facts PER SERVING: about
- Fibre 3 g
- Sodium 579 mg
- Sugars 6 g
- Protein 4 g
- Calories 122
- Total fat 7 g
- Potassium 407 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 12 g
%RDI
- Iron 8
- Folate 16
- Calcium 5
- Vitamin A 5
- Vitamin C 12
