This cold appetizer is a Chinese classic β crisp smashed cucumbers tossed with garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil. Itβs quick, refreshing, and perfectly balanced between tangy, salty, and nutty.
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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π₯ 400 g cucumbers, smashed and chopped into chunks (3 cups)
π§ 2 garlic cloves, minced
π§ Β½ tsp salt
π 15 ml rice vinegar (1 tbsp)
π« 10 ml soy sauce (2 tsp)
π― 5 g sugar (1 tsp)
πΏ 10 ml sesame oil (2 tsp)
πΆοΈ Optional: pinch of chili flakes
π§ Optional: crushed ice for chilling before serving
Preparation
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Total Time
π οΈ Prep: 10 min
π Total: 10 min (+ optional rest)
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: 70 kcal
πͺ Protein: 1 g
π§ Fat: 5 g
π Carbohydrates: 5 g
π§ Sodium: 290 mg
π₯ 70 kcalπͺ 1 g proteinπ 5 g carbsπ§ 5 g fat
Macro Split (kcal)
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Advice
Smash cucumbers just enough to crack β donβt crush completely, or theyβll turn mushy.
Status
π₯ A crunchy cucumber punch with garlic, vinegar, and sesame β cold salad, hot flavor.
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