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Chinese Marinated Cucumbers

see also: https://www.seriouseats.com/sichuan-style-smashed-cucumber-salad-recipe see also: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017629-chinese-smashed-cucumbers-with-sesame-oil-and-garlic

  • 500g japanese cucumbers
  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 2 stalks spring onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed
  • 2 tbsp shoyu
  • 1/4 tsp shichimi togarashi
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1.5 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

  • chopped cilantro to garnsish (optional)

  • crush cucumber into 4 quarters

  • scoop out the insides and discard
  • make many shallow cuts in the skin so it's easier to eat
  • toss in excess salt and leave to sit for 15-20 mins
  • rinse off the salt
  • shake dry and mix with all the other ingredients (except the garnish)
  • optionally sprinkle chopped cilantro on top as a garnish
  • chill in the fridge before serving