Smashed cucumber salad with ponzu

Votes: 1

Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 40, total fat 1 G., saturated fats 0 G., proteins 2 G., carbohydrates 6 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 441 mg, sugar 2 G.

Smashed cucumber salad is a popular Asian appetizer that can be served with any main course. Lightly crushed cucumbers impart more flavor than simply sliced ones. Drain the cucumbers to concentrate the flavor, then toss them in a spicy ponzu dressing with ginger, green onions, and garlic.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

450 g of Iranian cucumbers
3 tablespoons ponzu sauce
2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp coconut amino sauce or 1/4 tsp sugar
1 teaspoon sambal-olek or sriracha
1 tsp. dark sesame oil
0.5 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Place them cut-side down on a cutting board, then use a chef's knife to gently but firmly press down on them until they crack slightly but don't fall apart. Cut into 2-cm pieces.
Drain the cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle them with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Place an ice pack on top and let them drain for 15–30 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine the ponzu, lemon juice, amino acids, sambal, sesame oil, ginger, green onions, and garlic. Add the cucumbers and cilantro and toss to combine.

Author of the recipe - Valerie Bertinelli is an American actress.

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recipe / Calorie content of prepared meals / Summer dishes / Appetizers / Vegetable appetizers / Salads / Vegetable salads / Asian cuisine