Prepare the cucumbers

• Cut the cucumbers into 4 cm pieces.
• Smash each piece with the flat side of a knife or your hand.
• Remove some of the flesh and seeds so the salad doesn't get watery.

Make the dressing

• In a bowl, combine the finely minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt and grated ginger.
• Mix well until the sugar and salt dissolve.

Coat and marinate

• Add the smashed cucumbers to the dressing and toss until nicely coated.
• Let marinate so the cucumbers soak up all the flavor.