Smacked Cucumber Salad from My Neighbour the Dumpling

Serves 1-2 people as a side dish

Ingredients

• 1 whole cucumber
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated garlic
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• finely chopped coriander
• sesame seeds
• chilli oil

Instructions

1. Chop both ends off the cucumber and smack it until it splits apart using the flat side of a cleaver, large chefs knife or rolling pin (cover with a clean tea towel to prevent splatter).
2. Cut the cucumber diagonally into bite-sized chunks and transfer to a bowl.
3. Season with vinegar, salt and sugar and leave to lightly pickle for at least 15 minutes. (You can do this step a day in advance).
4. Drain off the liquid from the cucumber then add the soy, sesame oil, garlic, ginger & coriander, mixing well.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and a drizzle of chilli oil.