Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic | Recipe Cart

Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic | Recipe Cart

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In China, cucumbers are considered the ideal foil for hot weather and hot food. Versions of this salad, pai huang gua, are served all over the country, sometime

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Ingredients

  • About 2 pounds thin-skinned cucumbers like English or Persian (8 to 10 mini cucumbers, 4 medium-size or 2 large greenhouse)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for cucumbers
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, plus more for cucumbers
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced or put through a press
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • Small handful whole cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

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