Smacked Cucumber 🥒🥢🌶️
Smacked Cucumber, also known as “Smashed Cucumber Salad,” is a refreshing, crunchy, and flavorful dish that’s a staple in Chinese cuisine and adored around the world. With a perfect balance of garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil, this cold appetizer is quick to prepare and delivers a burst of savory, tangy, and spicy notes in every bite. It’s light, healthy, and incredibly addictive — a must-try dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. 🧄🔥
Why Everyone Loves It ❤️
- Crisp and Refreshing
Smacking the cucumbers creates more surface area for soaking up bold flavors. - Easy and Fast
No cooking required — ready in 10 minutes. - Flavor-Packed
Garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili bring vibrant taste with every crunch. - Healthy Side Dish
Low-calorie, hydrating, and full of nutrients. - Versatile Pairing
Pairs beautifully with grilled meats, noodles, or rice dishes.
Ingredients 📝
- 2 large cucumbers 🥒
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tbsp soy sauce 🧂
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍚
- 1 tsp sesame oil 🛢️
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 fresh red chili or chili flakes 🌶️
- Sesame seeds for garnish 🌱
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions 👨🍳👩🍳
1. Smack Cucumbers
Place cucumbers on a cutting board and smack with a rolling pin or flat knife side. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
2. Salt and Drain
Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit 10 minutes. Drain excess water.
3. Mix Sauce
Combine garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili in a bowl.
4. Toss and Chill
Toss cucumbers in sauce. Chill 10–15 minutes for flavor infusion.
5. Garnish
Top with sesame seeds and herbs. Serve cold.
Variations 🔄
- Add crushed peanuts or Sichuan peppercorns 🌰
- Use black vinegar for extra depth 🍶
- Add a splash of chili oil for more heat 🌶️
Perfect Pairings 🍽️
- Grilled meats 🍖
- Noodle bowls 🍜
- Dumplings 🥟
Final Crunch 💥
Smacked Cucumber is bold, refreshing, and bursting with flavor — a quick, easy dish that’s perfect for any meal. Light, zesty, and irresistibly crunchy. 🥒🥢🌶️✨
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Smacked Cucumber
Smacked Cucumber, also known as “Smashed Cucumber Salad,” is a refreshing, crunchy, and flavorful dish that’s a staple in Chinese cuisine and adored around the world. With a perfect balance of garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil, this cold appetizer is quick to prepare and delivers a burst of savory, tangy, and spicy notes in every bite. It’s light, healthy, and incredibly addictive — a must-try dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. 🧄🔥
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers 🥒
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tbsp soy sauce 🧂
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍚
- 1 tsp sesame oil 🛢️
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 fresh red chili or chili flakes 🌶️
- Sesame seeds for garnish 🌱
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Smack Cucumbers
Place cucumbers on a cutting board and smack with a rolling pin or flat knife side. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
2. Salt and Drain
Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit 10 minutes. Drain excess water.
3. Mix Sauce
Combine garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili in a bowl.
4. Toss and Chill
Toss cucumbers in sauce. Chill 10–15 minutes for flavor infusion.
5. Garnish
Top with sesame seeds and herbs. Serve cold.
Notes
Variations 🔄
- Add crushed peanuts or Sichuan peppercorns 🌰
- Use black vinegar for extra depth 🍶
- Add a splash of chili oil for more heat 🌶️