Szechwan Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 1—2 (about 1½ pounds) cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 green onions
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon roasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground roasted Szechwan peppercorns (optional)
- ½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers if needed; cut each in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the halves into quarters and smash each with the flat side of a knife. Then cut these strips into pieces about ½-inch thick. Put cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix and set aside for 15 minutes. Squeeze cucumbers and drain. Cut green onions into pieces about ½ inch long. Add to cucumbers with remaining ingredients. Mix well, chill and serve.
