If you’re looking for a refreshing, crunchy, and flavor-packed dish that takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, this Asian Smacked Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua) 🥒 is the ultimate recipe! Smashing the cucumbers allows them to absorb all the mouthwatering savory, garlic, soy, and chili oil dressing in seconds 🧄🔥. Perfect as a quick low-calorie snack or a side dish for noodles and rice! 🥗✨
Recipe Details:
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- ⌛ Total Time: 5 Minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 2 Servings
- 🌱 Dietary: Vegan, Low-Calorie, Dairy-Free, Quick & Easy
Ingredients:
🥒 For the Cucumber Base:
- 2 Large English Cucumbers 🥒 (or Persian cucumbers)
- 1/2 tsp Salt 🧂 (for drawing out excess moisture)
🧄 For the Spicy Garlic Soy Dressing:
- 2 cloves Garlic 🧄 (minced)
- 1.5 tbsp Soy Sauce 🍶
- 1 tbsp Black Vinegar 🍾 (or Rice Vinegar)
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil 🫒
- 1 tsp Chili Oil 🔥 (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/2 tsp Sugar 🍬
- 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds 🌾 (for garnish)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
🔨 Step 1: Smack the Cucumbers
Place the cucumbers on a cutting board. Using a rolling pin or the flat side of a heavy chef knife, gently smack the cucumbers until they crack open 🥒. Cut or tear them into bite-sized chunks and place them in a bowl with a pinch of salt 🥣.
🧄 Step 2: Mix the Garlic Soy Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and sugar until well combined 🥣.
🥗 Step 3: Drizzle & Toss
Pour the savory garlic dressing over the smashed cucumber chunks. Toss well so the dressing seeps into all the crannies and cracks 😋.
✨ Step 4: Garnish & Serve
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve chilled immediately for maximum crunch! 🌾🌶️
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