Smashed Cucumber

I have seen this cucumber marinating method so many times that I wanted to try it myself. It is very popular in Asia and is an appetizer served with almost all meals. I won't say anything about whether it's delicious or not, because everyone has their own taste. You won't know unless you try. I liked it as an appetizer. The cucumbers are smashed so that they absorb the sauce better.

Ingredients

• Cucumber 1 kg
• Garlic 3 cloves
• Sesame or sunflower oil 3 tbsp
• Hot pepper 1 pc (for those who like it spicy)
• Soy sauce 100 ml
• Sesame seeds 1 tbsp
• Sugar 1 tbsp
• Green onion 1 bunch

Method

1. 1.Cut off the ends of the cucumbers, smash them lightly (do not turn them into puree!) and chop them.
2. 2.Chop and add the green onions on top, then move on to preparing the sauce.
3. 3.Add garlic and hot pepper to taste to the heated vegetable oil. After frying a little, add sesame seeds and sugar, and mix.
4. 4.Shortly after, turn off the heat and add the soy sauce.
5. 5.Once the sauce has cooled slightly, add it to the cucumbers and wait a little for them to marinate. Enjoy!