Smashed Cucumber Salad
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Servings: 2-4
Ingredients
1 large English cucumber
1 large pinch salt
3 tbsp. tahini
2 tbsp. chili-garlic sauce
2 tbsp. sesame oil
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
0.25 cup fresh torn cilantro
Black sesame seed garnish (optional)
Rinse cucumbers and pat dry. Trim the ends, then wrap in plastic. Firmly but gently smash with a heavy object like a rolling pin or frying pan, until cracked, slightly flattened, and broken up. Remove the plastic, and cut into bite size pieces.
Place the cucumber pieces in a colander and sprinkle with a large pinch of salt. Mix until combined, then place the colander in a bowl, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let the cucumbers drain.
Place cucumbers in a large bowl. Mix in tahini, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, and toss to coat. Place on a plate or serving dish and garnish with black sesame seeds and top with fresh torn cilantro.