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Sep 2, 2022 · This Smashed Asian cucumber salad recipe is light, refreshing and perfect for the summer. It’s also packed with flavor from a zingy dressing, garlic, and cilantro. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to make!
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This smashed cucumber salad is one of my all-time favorite cold summer side dishes. By crushing our cucumber before we cut it, we produce flavors that un-smashed cukes can't. When you crush the cells in a vegetable, as opposed to cutting cleanly through them, certain compounds get mixed together, which can result in a significantly different flavor...
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
2 cloves garlic, finely crushed
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
red pepper flakes to taste
Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 1/2 -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
Sprinkle cucumber with salt and sugar; mix until well combined. Refrigerate the bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; whisk together thoroughly.
Transfer drained cucumbers into the bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
Place cucumbers in a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
In place of seasoned rice vinegar, you can use plain rice vinegar and add an extra pinch of salt and sugar to the dressing.
Please note differences in ingredient amounts when following the magazine version of this recipe.
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Jun 7, 2024 · It’s fun and flavorful; it has the best mix of crisp, crunchy, soft textures; and it’s so pretty. The real highlight, though, is the smashed feta dressing, which is inspired by former Kitchn editor Grace Elkus. It creates a creamy, yet light dressing that’s especially incredible with cucumbers.
Jul 25, 2022 · For a super fast and super flavorful addition to your favorite Asian meals, look no further than this smashed cucumber salad! A special technique and zippy dressing transform ordinary cucumbers into a crisp, tangy side dish bursting with flavor.
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Apr 20, 2021 · This refreshing, saucy cucumber salad will cool you down all summer and is fun to make with kids in the kitchen.
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Dec 23, 2022 · Sichuan-style smashed cucumbers are the simplest example of one of these dishes, and coincidentally my favorite one. One thing you'll quickly notice about Sichuan cuisine beyond the spicy stuff, is their love of fresh, crunchy pickles.
