Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad (拍黃瓜, Garlic Cucumber Salad )

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This Chinese smashed cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish. Crispy cucumber pieces are tossed in a garlicky and tangy sauce. FULL RECIPE: https://healthynibblesandbits.com/chinese-smashed-cucumber-salad/ Ingredients Chili Oil 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons) 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons chili flakes 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean pepper flakes) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup oil (can be vegetable, grapeseed, or any neutral oil) Cucumber Salad 1 to 1 1/4 pounds cucumbers small pinch of kosher salt (1/4 to 1/2 tsp) 3 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons chili oil with spices 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted sesame seeds for garnish You do not need to rinse the cucumbers after you salt them. If you're conscious about your salt intake, you can reduce the amount of soy sauce slightly. What to serve with cucumber salad: Jasmine Rice: https://healthynibblesandbits.com/how-to-cook-jasmine-rice/ Egg Fried Rice: https://healthynibblesandbits.com/easiest-egg-fried-rice/ Coconut Rice: https://healthynibblesandbits.com/simple-coconut-rice/ How to use leftover chili oil: Toss with noodles: https://healthynibblesandbits.com/easy-homemade-noodles-spicy-peanut-sauce/ Serve with Red Curry Dumplings: https://healthynibblesandbits.com/?s=red+curry+dumplings TOOLS AND INGREDIENTS (Includes Amazon Affiliate Links): Chili Flakes: https://www.allspicery.com/shop/chilies/chile-flakes Gochugaru: https://amzn.to/3B71lvy Rice Vinegar: https://amzn.to/36AI5Zk Soy Sauce: https://amzn.to/2T2Z4k1 Sesame Oil: https://amzn.to/3wKWEnU Cleaver: https://amzn.to/3rc5bPN Microplane Zester: https://amzn.to/3wEdsgb John Boos Chopping Board: https://amzn.to/3rfi1wr TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:11 Making Chili Oil 01:47 Preparing Cucumbers 03:29 Finishing Sauce 04:29 Finishing Salad 04:50 Tasting FOLLOW ME HERE: Blog: http://healthynibblesandbits.com​​ Instagram: http://instagram.com/hellolisalin​​ Facebook: http://facebook.com/hellolisalin​​ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/hellolisalin​