Sliced Cucumber with Garlic
March 23, 2025
10 Minutes
Medium
Nutritional Information
180 kcal
Calories
5g
Protein
40g
Carbohydrates
1g
Fat
This Spicy Sichuan-Style Smashed Cucumber Salad is a refreshing yet bold dish that packs a punch of flavor! Crisp cucumbers are soaked, cracked for maximum texture, and tossed in a fiery, aromatic dressing made with garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried red chili peppers. The secret lies in the fragrant oil—infused with toasted spices for a numbing, tingly heat. A mix of light soy sauce, fermented soybean paste, vinegar, and sugar balances the spice, while crunchy peanut rice adds the perfect finishing touch. Quick to prepare and best when chilled, this vibrant salad is an irresistible side dish for summer or any spicy food lover’s table. Perfectly crunchy, tangy, and loaded with umami!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- cucumber
Secondary Ingredients
- peanut rice
Sauce and Seasonings
- garlic
- Sichuan peppercorns
- dried red chili peppers
Instructions
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Step 1
Soak the cucumber in rice washing water for a while, and scrub the dirty parts with salt. Then, rinse the cucumber with running water and put it in a fresh-keeping bag.
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Step 2
Use a knife or a mallet to crack the cucumber and cut it into segments, and put them in a large bowl for later use.
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Step 3
Rinse the garlic cloves clean, and use a knife to crush them. Remove the skin and chop them slightly, then put them in a seasoning bowl.
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Step 4
Heat a pot, add a large spoon of fragrant oil, and put in Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers that have been cut into circular shapes. Stir-fry them until fragrant, then take them out and pour the fragrant oil into the seasoning bowl. Mix the garlic and fragrant oil together.
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Step 5
Add light soy sauce, fermented soybean paste, fragrant oil, sugar, salt, and vinegar to the seasoning bowl in sequence, and mix the seasoning sauce well. Pour the sauce over the cucumber and mix well. Marinate for about 30 minutes (it’s better to refrigerate in summer).
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Step 6
Before serving, pour a small bowl of crispy peanut rice into the cucumber and mix well, then serve.
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