Refreshing and Zesty Cucumber Salad

Name: Refreshing and Zesty Cucumber Salad
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 large (or 3 small ones) Cucumber; 1.5 tablespoons Sugar; 1 tablespoon Salt; 4 tablespoons (or 2 tablespoons double-strength vinegar) Vinegar; 1.5 tablespoons Minced garlic; 3 tablespoons Sesame seeds

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Korean2 servings

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This fresh and refreshing cucumber salad is a perfect all-around side dish, great as a banchan or a snack with drinks. It's a simple recipe that involves smashing cucumbers and tossing them with seasoning.

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Ingredients2servings

Cucumber2 large (or 3 small ones)
Sugar1.5 tablespoons
Salt1 tablespoon
Vinegar4 tablespoons (or 2 tablespoons double-strength vinegar)
Minced garlic1.5 tablespoons
Sesame seeds3 tablespoons

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Directions

Wash 2 large cucumbers (or 3 small ones) thoroughly and trim off the ends.
Cut the cucumbers in half and place them in a zip-top bag.
Using a rolling pin or a soju bottle, vigorously smash the cucumbers until they crack open.
Roughly tear the smashed cucumbers along their natural cracks and place them in a bowl.
Add 1.5 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 4 tablespoons vinegar (or 2 tablespoons double-strength vinegar), and 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic.
Grind 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds to release their nutty aroma, then add them to the bowl.
Gently mix everything together with two spoons, and it's done.