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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 28 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 small Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar
- 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.
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Notes
- You can also use the sauce on sliced cucumbers and slivered carrots for a delicious cucumber salad!
Nutrition Information
Calories
28kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
795mg
(33%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.