The smashed parts of these cucumbers absorb the dressing really well, yielding a particularly flavorful salad. Look for ume plum vinegar, made with the brine of pickled plums, with other Japanese condiments at most large supermarkets. Sprinkle it over sautéed greens, steamed rice and more.

EatingWell.com, August 2022

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Credit: Ryan Liebe

Recipe Summary

active:
20 mins
total:
20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Place cucumbers on a cutting board and cover with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Smash with a meat mallet or heavy pot until they start to break apart. Transfer to a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes.

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  • Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, chili oil, garlic and sugar in a large bowl.

  • Turn the cucumbers out onto a clean kitchen towel and gently pat dry. Add the cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup
28 calories; protein 1g; carbohydrates 1g; sugars 1g; added sugar 1g; fat 2g; mono fat 1g; poly fat 1g; vitamin a iu 28IU; vitamin c 1mg; folate 5mg; vitamin k 2mg; sodium 421mg; calcium 11mg; magnesium 6mg; phosphorus 11mg; potassium 41mg.
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