Spicy, sweet, salty, tangy and crunchy – a veritable feast for the senses. Super-simple to make AND you get to smack a cucumber. What more could you want?
- 1 cucumber
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp black vinegar
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chilli oil
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly squashed
- First make the dressing as it improves with standing for 5 mins. Just mix together the sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, chilli oil and garlic. Leave on one side til all the ingredients have made friends
- Put the whole cucumber on a chopping board and place a wide knife flat on top.
- Using the palm of your hand, smack the knife until the cucumber splits and breaks
- Chop it into bite-sized pieces and tip into a bowl
- Then tip the dressing over the cucumber and mix thoroughly. Give it a couple of mins to stand before serving, sprinkled with sesame seeds and finely chopped red chilli if you like
Serve with this teriyaki aubergine rice bowl, as part of a feast with Chinese spiced roast chicken, or alongside rich, spicy pork and carrots. So many delicious options!
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