# Chūka-fū tataki kyūri

A refreshing summer side dish made by smashing Japanese cucumber to allow the savory, umami-rich dressing to penetrate deeply.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Side
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: vegetarian, dairy-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 whole japanese cucumber
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- toasted sesame seeds (optional)

## Instructions

1. Place the cucumber into a sturdy plastic bag.
2. Crush the cucumber inside the bag using a rolling pin.
3. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, and toasted sesame seeds directly into the bag with the cucumber.
4. Seal the bag and shake it energetically to combine the ingredients.
5. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

## Equipment

- rolling pin
- plastic bag
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN8fwvH2e/
- Creator: amicojeko
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b8247827-c830-4d87-84aa-9f6a5c6ebf3e
- Extracted: 2026-11-09

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