Chinese Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 fresh English cucumber ( , or two smaller ones, around 350g)
• 3 garlic cloves ( , mashed and then chopped)
• 1/4 tsp. sugar (, optional)
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• 1 tbsp. light soy sauce (, optional)
• 1 tsp. black vinegar (, optional)
• 1 ~2 tsp. chili oil to taste (, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   For long English cucumber, wash the cucumber and peel off tough skins. For small cucumber, remove the two ends.

2. 2

   Smash with a wide kitchen knife (like Chinese slicing knife) until the cucumber is well crushed. Then cut into one bite pieces.

3. 3

   Transfer all cucumber cubes into a bowl. Mix well with mashed garlic, salt and sugar.

4. 4

   Or further add light soy sauce and vinegar to make a more strong version.

5. 5

   Or add chili oil for a hot version.