Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic. Recipe by Always Yummy!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor profile.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a lighter flavor while being healthier.

Cut off the ends of cucumbers.

Smash the cucumbers with a flat part of knife blade and cut them into pieces of average size.

Chop up the garlic.

Cut the fresh chili pepper into rings.

Lay the cucumbers into container and add the salt, sugar, chili rings, vinegar and sesame oil.

Cover with lid and shake the container for 1-2 minutes.

Leave for 10 minutes, the Chinese-style smashed cucumbers with chili pepper ready.

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