How To Make Smacked Cucumbers
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 3 cucumbers
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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Wash and dry the cucumbers. Cut them into 1-inch thick pieces.
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Place the cucumber pieces on a cutting board and gently smash them with a rolling pin or the back of a knife.
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Transfer the smacked cucumbers to a mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt and sugar. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
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In a separate small bowl, mix together rice vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and minced garlic.
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Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and toss well to combine.
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Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 50kcal
- Total Fat : 2g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 590mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 7g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 2g
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