Spicy Cold Smashed Cucumber Salad | Sichuan style!

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 30 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 Japanese or English Cucumbers

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp Chilli Oil

1 tbsp sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp sesame seeds

2 to 3 sprigs fresh cilantro or coriander

Directions

With a flat side of the knife, or I like to use a pestle, lightly mash the cucumbers. Then rough chop into pieces.

Add salt to the cucumbers and work through. Place this in the fridge and let it hang out for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, drain off the excess liquid.

Combine all the ingredients for the seasoning sauce and add the cucumbers. Toss to combine. Serve immediately or keep in the fridge overnight to fully develop the flavours.