Directions
- 1Lightly smack the cucumber five or six times to break it open slightly, but avoid smashing it into mush.
- 2Cut the cucumber into 10–12 bite-sized pieces at an angle.
- 3Put the cucumber pieces in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat evenly. Let the cucumber sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, drain off any liquid that has been released.
- 4Toast sesame seeds in a pan.
- 5Add the sugar, sesame seeds, black vinegar, and grated garlic to the cucumber pieces. Mix well to combine.
- 6Transfer the cucumber salad to a serving bowl and garnish with chilli crisp to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tbsp black vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 to taste chilli crisp
Equipment
large kniferolling pinbowlfrying pangrater
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