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Smacked cucumber (Pai huang gua)

Smacked Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)

Ingredients
– 1 large cucumber
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
– Β½ tsp sugar
– Β½ tbsp black vinegar (or balsamic vinegar as an alternative)
– 1 clove garlic, finely grated
– chilli crisp, to serve

Method
1. Place the cucumber on a sturdy surface. Using the flat side of a large knife or a rolling pin, lightly smack the cucumber five or six times to break it open slightly, but avoid smashing it into mush. Cut the cucumber into 10–12 bite-sized pieces at an angle.
2. Put the cucumber pieces in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat evenly. Let the cucumber sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, drain off any liquid that has been released.
3. Add the sugar, sesame seeds, black vinegar, and grated garlic to the cucumber pieces. Mix well to combine.
4. Transfer the cucumber salad to a serving bowl and garnish with chilli crisp to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

16 Replies to “Smacked cucumber (Pai huang gua)”

  3. Ts hits so hard after a stupid long day at work with some rice and tea. Literally what got me thru college.

  5. I like how you make the music really subtle. You have to focus on it a little to listen to it, but it doesn't get in the way of the cooking. Good job.

  7. All this smaking and slapping stuff is a dumb fad. It’s not a functional thing. And before you come at me I have. 17 yea 2 Michelin star place. Have a nice day.

  8. These cucumber recipes always look so good, it genuinely makes me sad I'll never be able to eat cucumber because of a severe allergy to them. 😭 Y'all eat extra of them for me

  11. Finally someone who uses this song properly how it’s meant to be, damn near no sound and silent πŸ™‚

    Glad this man of culture isn’t blasting this overrated annoying song

  13. All time favourite.. but needs much MORE garlic and a big dash of sesame oil ❀

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