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Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad
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Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad

15 minServes 2Nutri-Score A€
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Ingredients

2 people
  • cucumber (cut into 4 cm pieces, smashed, seeds and flesh partly removed)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (finely minced)Produce2 pieces
  • ginger (grated)Produce10 g
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • rice vinegarPantry20 ml
  • sugarPantry8 g
  • saltSpices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

44kcal

Carbs
9 g
Proteins
2 g
Fat
0 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. 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.
    Step 1
  2. 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.
    Step 2
  3. 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.
    Step 3