Smashed Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 seedless cucumbers
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tsp light soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2-4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• A small handful of chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, add salt, sugar, sesame oil, shoyu, and rice vinegar.
2. Stir until sugar/salt dissolve
3. On a cutting board, lay a large knife flat against the cucumber, and smash it lightly with your other hand.
4. Once the whole cucumber is completely open, cut it at a 45-degree angle into bite-sized pieces.
5. Combine with dressing, garlic, and chili oil.
6. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro

Enjoy!