I posted a picture on Facebook of my favorite, most addictive snack…My version of a Chinese smashed cucumber salad. It’s perfect for summertime snacking! Since then, people have been asking me what it is and how to make it. Since there’s a process on how to prepare the cucumbers, I thought I would do a video of the recipe!

Sauce:

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced (more if desired)
• ½ teaspoon white sugar (or any other sweetener)
• a pinch of kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground chili paste (or fresh chili peppers, minced)
• ¼ cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• ¼ cup soy sauce

Other Ingredients:

• Persian cucumbers (or Kirby cucumbers or hot house cucumbers)
• white sugar
• kosher salt
• sesame seed oil
• green onions (aka scallions)
• toasted sesame seeds