Smashed Cucumbers

Ingredients

While I provide measurements here, I often just eyeball the proportions and adjust to taste.

• 4 small cucumbers. Smaller cucumbers work better – they crunch better, and they have fewer seeds and less moisture.
• 2/3 tsp salt
• minced or ground garlic
• 1 tbsp black vinegar
• 1 tbsp chili oil (optional)
• 1/2 tsp regular soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. Gently smash cucumber.
2. Slice cucumber diagonally into wedges.
3. In a bowl, mix the cumber with salt, garlic, vinegar, chili oil, soy sauce, sesame oil. Serve.

Tips

Q: Why do we smash the cucumbers?

A: It softens the texture and creates more grooves for the seasonings to sneak into.