Spicy Bashed Cucumber

Name: Spicy Bashed Cucumber
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 large Continental Cucumber OR 2 Lebanese Cucumbers *about 300g; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon grated Ginger OR Garlic; 1 teaspoon Toban Djan (Chili Bean Sauce); 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Seeds

Hiroko Liston @hirokoliston

Melbourne, Australia

When I make a Japanese Cucumber Salad, I often gently bash the Cucumber before cutting it, so that the centre gets slightly squashed and softened, and the cucumber is seasoned better. I used Toban Djan (Chilli Bean Sauce) to make this salad spicy, but you can use fresh Chilli. Alter the amount of Salt accordingly.

Hiroko Liston @hirokoliston

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Ingredients

4 servings

1large Continental Cucumber OR 2 Lebanese Cucumbers *about 300g
1/4-1/2 teaspoonSalt
1 teaspoongrated Ginger OR Garlic
1 teaspoonToban Djan (Chili Bean Sauce)
1 teaspoonSoy Sauce
1 teaspoonSesame Oil
2 teaspoonsToasted Sesame Seeds

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Steps

1

Wash Cucumber and place it on the cutting board. Use a rolling pin to bash gently until it cracks. Break or cut it into bite-size pieces.
2

Sprinkle Salt and massage, then set aside a few minutes.
3

Add all other ingredients to the cucumber. Combine well and serve immediately.