A dependable home-kitchen version of Korean Smashed Cucumber Salad, with clear timing and practical ingredients.
Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 0 minutes Total: 15 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Persian cucumbers
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp gochugaru
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Smash cucumbers with the side of a cleaver and tear into bite-size pieces.
- Toss with salt and rest for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochugaru, sugar, and garlic.
- Toss cucumbers with dressing and sesame seeds just before serving.
Cook’s Notes
Taste before adding extra salt, prepare all ingredients before heating the pan, and serve this dish fresh for the best texture and aroma.