Chinese Cucumber Salad

Chinese Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 fresh English cucumber (or two smaller ones, around 350g)
• 3 garlic cloves, mashed
• 1 tablespoon black vinegar  (or rice vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ tablespoon sesame oil
• salt to taste
• chili oil to taste (1/2 tablespoon recommended)

Instructions

1.     Wash the cucumber and peel off tough skins. Dry cucumber with a paper towel. Remove the two ends and smash with a wide kitchen knife (like Chinese slicing knife) until the cucumber is well crushed. Then cut into one bite pieces.

2.     Combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt and chili oil in a small bowl and mix well.

3.     Transfer all cucumber cubes into a bowl. Right before serving, mix well with mashed garlic and other sauces.

4.     Serve immediately.