Smashed Cucumber Salad with Chili Crisp

Ingredients

• 1 lb Persian Cucumber
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
• 2 tsp Soy Sauce
• 1 ½ tsp Chili Crisp
• ½ tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
• 1 whole Green Onions
• 1 tsp Roasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. Trim the ends off the cucumbers. Using the flat side of a large knife or a rolling pin, smash them firmly until they split and crack open. Chop into bite-sized chunks and place in a large bowl.
2. Add the minced garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili crisp, and sesame oil to the bowl. Toss well to coat all the cucumber pieces.
3. Season with salt to taste. Taste and adjust with additional soy sauce or chili crisp as desired.
4. Top with sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to deepen the flavors before serving.