Smashed Japanese Cucumber with Sesame, Garlic and Nori -

Smashed Japanese Cucumber with Sesame, Garlic and Nori

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A bold, crunchy cucumber dish smashed for maximum texture, then coated in sesame, soy, garlic and a hint of spice. Fast, addictive and full of umami.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Japanese

Servings

Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber

160 g cucumber lightly smashed and torn into chunks

Seasoning

1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
0.5 tsp sugar
0.5 tsp toasted sesame seeds
0.25 tsp garlic finely grated
4 shakes shichimi togarashi
0.25 sheet nori torn
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Place the cucumber on a board and smash it lightly with a knife or meat hammer, then tear into irregular bite size pieces.
Sprinkle with salt, mix and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes to draw out moisture.
Add sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic and mix well.
Finish with sesame seeds, shichimi and torn nori, then serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 443mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1334IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg

Keyword healthy, pickled cucumber, quick, spicy

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