拍黄瓜
Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)
⏱️ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 0 min⏰ Total: 5 minEASY
🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole Foods
Servings
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 medium | cucumbers黄瓜 | — | — |
| 8.0 g | garlic大蒜 | minced | — |
| 15 ml | soy sauce酱油 | — | — |
| 15 ml | rice vinegar白醋 | — | — |
| 5.0 ml | sesame oil香油 | — | — |
Instructions
1
Smash and dress(5 min)
Place cucumbers on a cutting board. SMASH with the flat side of a knife or a rolling pin until they crack open. Cut into chunks. The cracks absorb the dressing. Toss with garlic, soy, vinegar, sesame oil.
Pro Tips for Western Kitchens
Smashing is essential, not optional. Cut cucumbers have smooth surfaces. Smashed cucumbers have jagged edges that absorb 3x more flavor.
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Nutrition
Per serving (approximate values)
45
Calories (kcal)
2
Protein (g)
6
Carbs (g)
2
Fat (g)
2
Fiber (g)
360
Sodium (mg)
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Written by Jiajia Kang
Home cook developing Chinese recipes for Western kitchens. Every recipe is tested with ingredients from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or Walmart — no wok required.
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