Smashed Cucumber Salad
The cooling elements of this refreshing Chinese cucumber salad, pai huang gua, make it a perfect accompaniment for rich, spicy dishes.
Servings 4
Calories 86kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Persian cucumbers, or 1 large English cucumber
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Add the cucumber to a large resealable plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to smash the cucumbers into bite size pieces.
- Add the cucumber pieces to a colander and toss with the salt and sugar. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to let the cucumbers drain.
- In a small bowl whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and red pepper.
- Add the cucumbers to a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Top with the sesame seeds and cilantro and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 7mg