Chinese Smashed Cucumbers
This quick and flavorful Chinese side dish is made with cucumbers which are lightly smashed then tossed with vinegar, sesame oil, salt and a pinch of sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 small cucumber or 1 English cucumber, Persian
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Nakano Natural brand
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- chili flakes (optional )
Instructions
- Using the back of a chef's knife, gently smash the cucumbers a bit. Next, cut them into bite-sized chunks.
- Place smashed cucumber pieces in a bowl and toss with remaining ingredients. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Serve room temperature or chill to serve later.
Notes
- You can also use the sauce on sliced cucumbers and slivered carrots for a delicious cucumber salad!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.