Smashed cucumbers
Description
Suitable for both holidays and everyday meals. The main ingredients are cucumbers and spices. This dish is very easy to prepare and does not take much time. The dish is original and tasty. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, wash the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, take a teaspoon, and scoop out the seeds from each cucumber half.
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Step 2
2. Using a rolling pin, or the flat side of a large knife, crush the cucumbers well (they should crack with a crisp crunch). This will help the cucumbers pickle very quickly (literally in just a few minutes).
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Step 3
3. Now, using a sharp knife, cut the crushed cucumber halves on the diagonal; or, even better, simply break them into fairly small pieces.
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Step 4
4. Add a fairly large amount of salt, pour vinegar over them, mix thoroughly, and let sit for fifteen to twenty minutes (this is plenty of time for the cucumbers to marinate well).
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Step 5
5. While the cucumbers are releasing juice and marinating, we need to peel the garlic and chop it finely; also finely chop the hot chili pepper.
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Step 6
6. When the designated marinating time for the cucumbers has passed, remove them from the marinade and squeeze them well. Add pepper and garlic, soy sauce, and just a little sesame oil. The dish is ready.