Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

• 450 g of cucumbers
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. Chinese black vinegar
• 2 tsp. dark sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• Toasted sesame seeds and coriander leaves, for serving

Preparation:

1. Place the cucumbers in a zip-lock plastic bag. Seal the bag and lightly crush them with the palm of your hand. Remove the cucumbers from the bag and cut into 2 cm pieces. Place in a bowl and season with salt. Toss to coat.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili flakes. Whisk to dissolve the sugar.
3. Add cucumbers, stir and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro.