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Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad (10 Minutes)

Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad (10 Minutes)

Super addicting and refreshing Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad has been my go-to appetizer for the past few weeks.

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad is the perfect dish that goes well with any meal.

Cucumber is crunchy, and the spicy garlic sauce goes well with EVERYTHING.

Today, I am using my family secret Spicy Garlic Chili Paste that I shared, which is a must-have condiment in your fridge! 

Homecooked Chili Paste

I’ve shared many cucumber salad recipes before, but this Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad gives you the restaurant-style quality that you find in street stalls in Taiwan!

The most crucial ingredient is my Spicy Garlic Chili Paste. 

The Chen family’s addicting Chili Paste is super quick to make at home with easy-to-find ingredients.

All you need to make Spicy Garlic Chili Paste is salt, red chili, garlic, shallots, oil, ginger, and green onion; that’s it! Add this garlic chili Paste to EVERYTHING, and it will taste amazing.

Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad (10 Minutes)

If you are serving the Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad right away, it takes less than 10 minutes, but if you want to make it in bulk, I recommend adding an extra step to ensure your cucumber stays crunchy longer.

The secret to making sure the cucumber stays nice and crunchy is to draw out the excess water.

Some people like only to use salt, but I find using half salt and half sugar help flavor the cucumber while ensuring that the cucumber stays nice and crunchy!

Add 1 Tbsp of sugar and 1 tsp of salt to the cut-up cucumber. Mix and let it sit aside for 30 minutes; this will help the cucumber stay nice and crunchy. After 30 minutes, dump out all the excess liquid.

Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad (10 Minutes)

Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad is crunchy, savory, and highly addicting.

All you need is a bowl of rice, and you got the perfect lunch!

Depending on your spice tolerance, you can adjust the amount of Chili Paste to your liking.

Today I am making a mild version; if you want to add more heat, you can increase chili paste.

Alternatively, for those who don’t like spicy food,  you can also skip the chili paste for a savory and refreshing cucumber salad that is kid-friendly.

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Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad (10 Minutes)

Ingredient 

  • 2 whole English Cucumber 
  • 1 Tbsp of Sugar 
  • 1 Tsp of Salt

Marinate

  • 2 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce 
  • 3 tbsp of Black Vinegar 
  • 0.5 tbsp of Sugar 
  • 1.5 tbsp of Chopped Cilantro 
  • 1.5 tbsp of Spicy Garlic Chili Paste 
  • 1 tsp of Sesame Seeds 
  • 1 stalk of Green Onion (chopped) 
  1. Smash Cucumber and cut into 1.5-inch pieces 
  2. In a bowl mix, all the ingredients from the marinade together 
  3. Pour on the sauce over the cucumber and enjoy! 
Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad
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Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad

Super addicting and refreshing Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad has been my go-to appetizer for the past few weeks. Ready in less than 10 minutes, this Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad is the perfect dish that goes well with any meal. Cucumber is crunchy, and the spicy garlic sauce goes well with EVERYTHING. Today, I am using my family secret Spicy Garlic Chili Paste that I shared, which is a must-have condiment in your fridge!
Prep Time5 mins
Active Time4 mins
Total Time9 mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese
Keyword: 10 Minute Recipe, 5 Minutes, Asian Food, Asian Recipes, Chinese Food, cucumber salad, Night market, Salad, Spicy, Taiwanese Food, Taiwanese Recipes, VEGETARIAN, Vegetarian Recipes
Yield: 4 People

Materials

  • 2 whole English Cucumber
  • 1 Tbsp of Sugar
  • 1 Tsp of Salt
  • Marinate
  • 2 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
  • 3 tbsp of Black Vinegar
  • 0.5 tbsp of Sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp of Chopped Cilantro
  • 1.5 tbsp of Spicy Garlic Chili Paste
  • 1 tsp of Sesame Seeds
  • 1 stalk of Green Onion chopped

Instructions

  • Smash Cucumber and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • In a bowl mix, all the ingredients from the marinade together
  • Pour on the sauce over the cucumber and enjoy!

Notes

The secret to making sure the cucumber stays nice and crunchy is to draw out the excess water. Some people like only to use salt, but I find using half salt and half sugar help flavor the cucumber while ensuring that the cucumber stays nice and crunchy!
Add 1 Tbsp of sugar and 1 tsp of salt to the cut-up cucumber. Mix and let it sit aside for 30 minutes; this will help the cucumber stay nice and crunchy. After 30 minutes, dump out all the excess liquid.

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Hi! I am Tiffy and I am a HUGE foodie. I love to cook, I love to eat, and I love sharing what I love with the world.
I was born in Taiwan, a country with some of the best street food in the world. When I think back to my childhood, I remember all the fantastic restaurants my dad brought me to when I was young. You see, my family is also huge foodies; we use to wander around night markets every weekend, skip the last period in class to try out new restaurants, and every summer, we would travel around Taiwan exploring all the new “must try” dishes around the country.

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