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

• Calories: 268.5
• Proteins: 8.4g
• Fats: 20.9g
• Carbohydrates: 11.8g

Ingredients

• 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:

   • Cucumbers: 180 g
   • Green: 10 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Garlic: 2 g

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

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 5 ml
   • Sesame oil: 2 ml
   • Sugar: 2 g

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

   Required ingredients:

   • Cashew: 25 g
   • Anise (star anise): 1 g