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Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)
5 from 6 votes

Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)

Smashed cucumber salad is a classic Chinese app or side that is tossed in an easy vinaigrette thats sweet, spicy, and refreshing.

Prep Time
10 mins
Resting Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 47 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumber English
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tsp rice vinegar or Chinese black vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce light
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
Serving
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
  • cilantro for garnish
  • chili crisp or Chili Oil, optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Whisk the vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, oil, and sugar until sugar has dissolved.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 47

% 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.