Smacked cucumber salad with chilli oil
Cucumber bashed into rough chunks and dressed with garlic, black pepper, vinegar and chilli oil. Cool, crunchy and hot at once.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.86 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Lay the cucumbers on a board. Bash each one with a rolling pin until it splits open. Break into bite sized pieces.
- 2
Toss the cucumber with the salt in a colander. Leave for 10 minutes, then pour off the water.
10 min - 3
Mix the garlic, vinegar, tamari and sesame oil in a bowl.
- 4
Add the cucumber and toss well.
- 5
Spoon over the chilli oil and scatter with sesame seeds and coriander.
- 6
Serve cold, straight away, as a side to rich dishes.
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