Smashed Spicy Cucumbers

Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Serves: 4

Vegan    Gluten Free   

Smashed Spicy Cucumbers

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons grapeseed or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¾ teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 Persian cucumbers
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the sambal, rice vinegar, grapeseed oil, sesame oil, sugar, and salt.

Cut the cucumbers crosswise into 1½-inch pieces. Using the side of a chef’s knife, gently smash each piece. Put into a serving bowl and toss with the vinaigrette. Serve topped with cilantro leaves.

step by step

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In a small bowl, stir together the sambal, rice vinegar, grapeseed oil, sesame oil, sugar, and salt.

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Cut the cucumbers crosswise into 1½-inch pieces. Using the side of a chef’s knife, gently smash each piece.

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Put into a serving bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.

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Serve topped with cilantro leaves.

This recipe was printed from:
https://jessicaseinfeld.com/recipes/smashed-spicy-cucumbers