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Broken cucumbers with cashews

1 serving

15 minutes

Smashed cucumbers with cashews are a bright and refreshing dish from Chinese cuisine, perfect for warm days. The smashed cucumbers absorb the aroma of spices better, creating a crunchy texture and rich flavor. The dressing made from vegetable oils and sugar adds a light sweetness to the salad, while cashews contribute a nutty note and pleasant density. Anise introduces a subtle spiciness, enriching the flavor palette. This dish pairs excellently with other Chinese appetizers and can serve as a light aperitif before main courses. Its freshness and balance of sweet, salty, and spicy make it not only a gastronomic delight but also an interesting addition to any table.

Energy value per serving
CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates
268.5
kcal
8.4g
grams
20.9g
grams
11.8g
grams
Ingredients
1serving
Cucumbers
180 
g
Cashew
25 
g
Green
10 
g
Salt
 
to taste
Sugar
2 
g
Sesame oil
2 
ml
Vegetable oil
5 
ml
Anise (star anise)
1 
g
Garlic
2 
g
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Smash the cucumbers with the back of a knife, cut into sticks. Finely chop the garlic, and the herbs coarsely. Mix the cucumbers, herbs, salt, and garlic in a salad bowl.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Cucumbers180 g
    2. Green10 g
    3. Salt to taste
    4. Garlic2 g
  • 2

    For the dressing, mix vegetable oil, sesame oil, and sugar.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Vegetable oil5 ml
    2. Sesame oil2 ml
    3. Sugar2 g
  • 3

    Add cashew nuts and anise to the salad, dress with the signature sauce, and mix.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Cashew25 g
    2. Anise (star anise)1 g

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