Smashed cucumbers with delicious marinade: how to make an unusual appetizer

Erika IlyinaLS Food
Crispy pickled cucumbers with pepper
Crispy pickled cucumbers with pepper. Source: muccifarms.com

Smashed cucumbers are a true Chinese classic among appetizers. They are very easy to prepare and taste as if they were made with gourmet ingredients.

A food blogger with the nickname alinaumami shared how to make smashed cucumbers on Instagram. She also showed what marinade is best for them.

Smashed cucumbers with delicious marinade: how to make an unusual appetizer

Ingredients

  • cucumbers - 400-500 g
  • salt - 1 tsp

Ingredients for the marinade

  • oil - 2 tbsp
  • garlic - 1 clove
  • chili pepper
  • sugar - 1 tsp
  • soy sauce - 4 tbsp
  • lemon juice - ½ pc
  • sesame seeds - 2 tbsp

Method of preparation

1. Wash and smash the cucumbers with a knife or meat mallet. Add salt and leave for 10 minutes.

Smashed cucumbers with delicious marinade: how to make an unusual appetizer

2. Mix all the ingredients for the marinade.

Smashed cucumbers with delicious marinade: how to make an unusual appetizer

3. Drain the juice from the cucumbers, add the marinade and mix well.

Smashed cucumbers with delicious marinade: how to make an unusual appetizer

4. Leave for a few minutes to marinate and serve.

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