Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)
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Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)
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Smashed cucumber salad is a classic Chinese app or side that is tossed in an easy vinaigrette thats sweet, spicy, and refreshing.
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Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 tsp rice vinegar or Chinese black vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Serving
- 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
- Cilantro for garnish
- chili crisp or Chili Oil, optional
Instructions
- Trim and discard ends from cucumbers. Cut each cucumber crosswise into three equal lengths. Place cucumber pieces in large zip-lock bag and seal bag. Using a rolling pin or the side of your chef knife, firmly but gently smash down on cucumbers until flattened and split lengthwise into 3 to 4 pieces each.
- Using your hands or knife, tear or cut into bite size pieces and transfer to colander set in large bowl. Sprinkle cucumbers with salt and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to drain.
- Whisk the vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, oil, and sugar until sugar has dissolved.
- Transfer cucumbers to serving bowl. Add the dressing and sprinkle sesame seeds on cucumbers. Toss to mix thoroughly. Serve immediately with cilantro and a drizzle of chili crisp (optional).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
47kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
836mg
(35%)
Potassium
245mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 836mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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