One of my favorite dish is this refreshing and delicious smashed cucumber salad. It’s easy and great for hot days.

Ingredients:

• 2 English seedless cucumbers
• 1 tbsp sesame paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• Optional 1-2 tsp chili oil

Instructions: 

1. Slice the ends off the cucumbers.
2. With the side of the knife, smash cucumbers a few times. The cucumber should be cracked open and smashed into sections.
3. Slice cucumbers diagonally.
4. Add sesame paste, salt, sugar, sesame oil, light soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, minced garlic, sesame seeds and chili oil (optional)
5. Mix well and enjoy.