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.
