Smacked Cucumber with Chili Oil
Savory bites of cucumber tossed in chili oil and soy sauce. The perfect appetizer to wow your guests!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Vegan
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 English cucumber
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons plain rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot chili oil
Instructions
- Put cucumber on a cutting board and place a chef’s knife, flat, on top.
- Using the palm of your hand, smack the knife until the cucumber splits and breaks. Chop into bite size piece and transfer to a bowl.
- Sprinkle salt on top, toss and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile make the chili oil by whisking the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- Drain the cucumber pieces and pat dry. Return to the bowl and top with chili oil. Serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1.7 g
- Sodium: 690.7 mg
- Fat: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: vegetables, side, appetizer, vegetarian, plant based, meatless, Asian
Find it online: https://pickledplum.com/smacked-cucumber-chili-oil/
