Smashed Cucumber Salad
A light, refreshing salad packed with flavor from a zingy garlic and chili dressing only takes 10 minutes to make.
Directions
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Whisk together the salt, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and rice vinegar. Stir until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Set aside.
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On a cutting board, lay a large knife flat against the cucumber, and smash each quarter gently with your other hand, until just crushed and cracked open. Repeat along its full length, working it in four sections. Once the whole cucumber is completely open, cut it on the bias at a 45-degree angle into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large bowl, toss the cut cucumber with the prepared dressing, garlic, and chili oil. Serve garnished with Thai chili, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
From Shawnie's class “Chinese Soup Dumplings” (also taught in Asian Dumpling workshop)
