Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)

Name: Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 4 whole persian cucumbers; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp black vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp chili oil with sediment; 2 tbsp cilantro; 1 tsp sesame seeds

A popular cold appetizer. Cucumbers are smashed to create cracks that absorb the garlicky, sour, and spicy dressing.

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4 pplServings

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Ingredients

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Produce

4 whole Persian Cucumbers
4 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Cilantro

Sauces & Oils

1 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Black Vinegar
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Chili Oil With Sediment

Spices & Seasoning

1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Pantry

2 tsp Sugar

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Instructions

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Place persian_cucumbers on a board. Smash them with the flat side of a heavy knife until they crack open.

Cut cucumbers into diagonal bite-sized chunks.

Toss with salt and sugar in a bowl. Let sit 5 mins, then drain excess liquid.

Add garlic, soy_sauce, black_vinegar, sesame_oil, and chili_oil_with_sediment. Toss well.

Garnish with cilantro and sesame_seeds. Serve immediately.