Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad

4 servings

Cracked cucumbers tossed with a sweet-salty sesame dressing, garlic, and chili oil; finished with sesame seeds and cilantro.

prepWash cucumbers and pat dry
1 teaspoon salt	Whisk dressing until sugar & salt dissolve	Toss cucumber with dressing, garlic & chili oil	Serve garnished with sesame seeds & cilantro
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1–1.5 pounds / 450–680 g seedless cucumbers (about 2 English cucumbers)	Smash cucumbers flat, cut at 45° into bite-sized pieces
2–4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1–2 teaspoons chili oil (optional)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup / 10 g chopped cilantro

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