Why waste time with a knife? A simple whack to a cucumber yields jagged surfaces eager to soak up this tangy dressing.
Recipe information
Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
1
pound Persian or English hothouse cucumbers
1
teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
3
scallions, sliced
3
tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1
teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Chili oil (for serving)
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Preparation
Step 1
Gently smack cucumbers with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pot until they begin to break apart. Tear into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a colander; toss with 1 tsp. salt. Let sit 10 minutes to drain excess liquid.
Step 2
Transfer cucumbers to a medium bowl and toss with scallions, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Drizzle with chili oil.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories (kcal) 35 Fat (g) .5 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 7 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 3 Protein (g) 1 Sodium (mg) 490