{"id":7037,"date":"2021-05-11T10:16:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T10:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/?p=7037"},"modified":"2023-03-28T20:33:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T20:33:58","slug":"smashed-cucumbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/smashed-cucumbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Smashed Cucumbers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Smashed cucumbers are probably one of the most popular Chinese dishes. You can find them in any Chinese restaurant and sometimes even in establishments with Thai or Vietnamese cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smashed cucumbers are popular for their freshness, brightness, and richness because (as it often happens with Asian cuisine) they combine all the basic tastes: salty (from the salt and soy sauce), sweet (sugar), sour (vinegar), bitter and hot (chili) and umami (soy sauce again).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it&#8217;s not just the contrasts of taste that stick with you and make you want more. They\u2019re supposed to be served cold, right out of the fridge. So, when you eat them with a hot main course, you really feel the contrast of temperatures. This has a great effect on the taste buds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is advisable to use cucumbers straight from the fridge for the dish and to put them back into the fridge for an extra 15 minutes before serving. However, if you don&#8217;t have an extra 15 minutes to spare, just skip this step &#8211; it&#8217;s not critical. To serve, transfer the cucumbers to a serving plate, pour half the dressing over them and stir. Pour more dressing over so that the cucumbers are covered with it, but at the same time not floating in it, and serve right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tried to choose the proportions of ingredients to help you remember their amounts as easily as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here goes: you will need only 2 each of everything, except for the chili (but that&#8217;s up to you). Cucumbers and garlic are needed by default. Cucumbers because we&#8217;re making chopped cucumbers and garlic because it&#8217;s a Chinese dish so how can we do without it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we combine 5 main flavors in the sauce: bitter, sweet, sour, salty, and umami, so we need: chili, sugar, vinegar, salt, and soy sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The instructions on how to combine it all are below. &#x1f609;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredient<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>2 large cucumbers (or 3-4 medium)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 garlic cloves, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp. sesame oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp. soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp. sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 hot chili<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pinch of salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few coriander leaves for decoration (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sesame (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IngrEN-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Smashed Cucumbers Ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-7038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IngrEN-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IngrEN-360x450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IngrEN-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IngrEN-585x731.jpg 585w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IngrEN.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash the cucumbers and place them on a flat, clean surface. Smash them with the bottom of a heavy pan. Alternatively, put the flat blade of a cleaver on top and pound it several times with your fist, going all the way around the cucumber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step1-wt-1.jpg\" alt=\"Smash them with the bottom of a heavy pan.\" class=\"wp-image-7066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step1-wt-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step1-wt-1-360x450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step1-wt-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step1-wt-1-585x731.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the cucumber lengthwise and cut into slices that are between 1 and 2 cm wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step2-wt-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step2-wt-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step2-wt-1-360x450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step2-wt-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step2-wt-1-585x731.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfer the sliced cucumbers to a sieve. Place the sieve in a bowl where the juice will drain into. Salt the cucumber with a good pinch of salt, stir and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step3-wt-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Salt the cucumber with a good pinch of salt, stir and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.\" class=\"wp-image-7045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step3-wt-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step3-wt-360x450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step3-wt-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step3-wt-585x731.jpg 585w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step3-wt.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the finely chopped garlic and the sesame oil. Leave to infuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step4-wt-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-7047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step4-wt-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step4-wt-360x450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step4-wt-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step4-wt-585x731.jpg 585w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step4-wt.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After 15 minutes, transfer the cucumbers to a serving plate, pour half of the dressing over them, and stir. Pour more dressing over so the cucumbers are covered with it, but not floating in it. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step5-wt-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"After 15 minutes, transfer the cucumbers to a serving plate, pour half of the dressing over them, and stir.\" class=\"wp-image-7049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step5-wt-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step5-wt-360x450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step5-wt-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step5-wt-585x731.jpg 585w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Step5-wt.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" 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They\u2019re supposed to be served cold, right out of the fridge. So, when you eat them with a hot main course, you really feel the contrast of temperatures. This has a great effect on the taste buds!<\/span><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-topimage\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"275\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BitieOgurci0086x1000.jpg\" class=\"attachment-275x412 size-275x412\" alt=\"Smashed Cucumbers: Step by Step recipe | BayevsKitchen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BitieOgurci0086x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BitieOgurci0086x1000-360x450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BitieOgurci0086x1000-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BitieOgurci0086x1000-585x731.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"buttonspins\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbayevskitchen.com%2Fru%2Fsmashed-cucumbers%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fbayevskitchen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2FSmashedCucumbes.jpg&amp;description=Smashed+cucumbers+are+popular+for+their+freshness%2C+brightness%2C+and+richness+because+%28as+it+often+happens+with+Asian+cuisine%29+they+combine+all+the+basic+tastes%3A+salty+%28from+the+salt+and+soy+sauce%29%2C+sweet+%28sugar%29%2C+sour+%28vinegar%29%2C+bitter+and+hot+%28chili%29+and+umami+%28soy+sauce+again%29.However%2C+it%26%23039%3Bs+not+just+the+contrasts+of+taste+that+stick+with+you+and+make+you+want+more.+They%E2%80%99re+supposed+to+be+served+cold%2C+right+out+of+the+fridge.+So%2C+when+you+eat+them+with+a+hot+main+course%2C+you+really+feel+the+contrast+of+temperatures.+This+has+a+great+effect+on+the+taste+buds%21&amp;is_video=false\" style=\"color: #0540f2;background-color: #ecf4fd;border-color: #0540f2;border-radius: 0px;padding: 15px 0px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-pin-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"7057\" data-url=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/ru\/smashed-cucumbers\/\" data-media=\"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SmashedCucumbes.jpg\" data-description=\"Smashed cucumbers are popular for their freshness, brightness, and richness because (as it often happens with Asian cuisine) they combine all the basic tastes: salty (from the salt and soy sauce), sweet (sugar), sour (vinegar), bitter and hot (chili) and umami (soy sauce again).However, it&#039;s not just the contrasts of taste that stick with you and make you want more. They\u2019re supposed to be served cold, right out of the fridge. So, when you eat them with a hot main course, you really feel the contrast of temperatures. 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#0540f2;background-color: #ecf4fd;border-color: #0540f2;border-radius: 0px;padding: 15px 0px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"7057\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-box-meta\">\n    \n\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Appetizer<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Chinese<\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-7057 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-initial-servings=\"\" data-recipe=\"7057\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">people<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">214<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"borderline\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-7057-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"7057\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-7057 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-light\" data-recipe-unit-system=\"1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"7057\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"7057\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large cucumbers <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(or 3-4 medium)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">rice wine vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">2 tsp. sesame oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">soy sauce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chilli <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Optional:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coriander leaves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for decoration<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sesame seeds <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-7057-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"7057\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7057-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Wash the cucumbers and place them on a flat, clean surface. Smash them with the bottom of a heavy pan. Alternatively, put the flat blade of a cleaver on top and pound it several times with your fist, going all the way around the cucumber.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7057-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cut the cucumber lengthwise and cut into slices that are between 1 and 2 cm wide.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7057-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the sliced cucumbers to a sieve. Place the sieve in a bowl where the juice will drain into. Salt the cucumber with a good pinch of salt, stir and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7057-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the finely chopped garlic and the sesame oil. Leave to infuse<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7057-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">After 15 minutes, transfer the cucumbers to a serving plate, pour half of the dressing over them, and stir. Pour more dressing over so the cucumbers are covered with it, but not floating in it. Serve immediately.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">214<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">28<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">688<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1011<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">861<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">86<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">106<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-footer-call\">\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #1b63f2;margin: px;padding-top: 0px;padding-bottom: 0px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"#ffffff\"><path fill=\"#ffffff\" 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