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Smashed cucumber salad
Trim cucumbers, smash until they crack, tear into chunks. Salt 5 minutes, drain.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Smashed cucumber salad take?
10 min all in — 10 min prep. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat, Sesame. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Chef's knife, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
How much vinegar?
1½ tbsp (black vinegar if you can) of Vinegar.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
½ tsp of Sugar.
How much toasted sesame oil?
½ tsp (optional) of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Black vinegar → Rice vinegar plus a pinch of sugar. Brighter, less malt.
Any tips from this recipe?
English cucumbers work; Persian ones are crisper. A pinch of MSG is a restaurant habit, not a crime.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.