Broken cucumbers

2 servings

15 minutes

A quick pickling lesson from the Chinese - bruised cucumbers. A very popular snack not only in China, but can be found all over Asia. It is believed that bruised cucumbers absorb the flavors of the marinade better than simply sliced ones.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 113.2
• Proteins: 3g
• Fats: 5.2g
• Carbohydrates: 13.9g

Ingredients

• Cucumbers: 300 g
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Black rice vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Light soy sauce: 1 tbsp
• Sugar: 0.5 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 0.5 tbsp
• Chili pepper flakes: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Wash the cucumbers, peel if the skin is thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 300 g

3. Cut off the ends of the cucumbers and smash them with the flat side of a large knife so that they break into several longitudinal strips.

4. Cut them into thick slices.

5. Crush the garlic using a press. Add the garlic to the cucumbers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Cucumbers: 300 g

6. Add salt and sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sugar: 0.5 tablespoon

7. Add chili pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper flakes:  to taste

8. Add vinegar and soy sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Light soy sauce: 1 tablespoon

9. Add sesame oil. Mix the cucumbers well with the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sesame oil: 0.5 tablespoon

10. Serve immediately.