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Chinese Cucumber Salad

Chinese style smashed cucumber salad

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh English cucumber , or two smaller ones, around 350g
  • 3 garlic cloves , mashed and then chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. sugar , optional
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. light soy sauce , optional
  • 1 tsp. black vinegar , optional
  • 1 ~2 tsp. Chili oil to taste , optional

Instructions

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  1. For long English cucumber, wash the cucumber and peel off tough skins. For small cucumber, remove the two ends.
  2. Smash with a wide kitchen knife (like Chinese slicing knife) until the cucumber is well crushed. Then cut into one bite pieces.
  3. Transfer all cucumber cubes into a bowl. Mix well with mashed garlic, salt and sugar.
  4. Or further add light soy sauce and vinegar to make a more strong version.
  5. Or add chili oil for a hot version.

Notes

  • For very tender and young cucumber, you can keep most of the skins.

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 417mg (17%) Potassium 287mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Vitamin C 7.3mg (8%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 417mg 17%
Potassium 287mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.