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Smashed cucumber salad with goma, cilantro and peanuts
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Smashed cucumber salad with goma, cilantro and peanuts

A fresh, crisp smashed cucumber salad with sesame dressing (goma), cilantro and salted peanuts. A simple Asian-inspired side that suits everyday meals.

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25 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Cucumber

    • 2 stk Cucumbers
    • ½ tsp Salt

  • Goma dressing

    • 2 tbsp Sesame oil
    • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
    • 1 tsp Honey
    • 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds

  • Topping

    • 1 håndfuld Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
    • 1.4 oz Salted peanuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Smash the cucumbers

    1. Lay the cucumbers on a cutting board and gently press them flat with the side of a knife or the bottom of a glass.
    2. Cut them into large, bite-size pieces.
    5 min
  2. 2

    Salt and draw out liquid

    1. Toss the cucumber pieces with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes.
    2. Drain the excess liquid.
    10 min
  3. 3

    Mix the dressing

    1. Stir sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and sesame seeds together in a bowl.
    5 min
  4. 4

    Toss and top

    1. Toss the cucumbers with the goma dressing.
    2. Top with cilantro and roughly chopped peanuts before serving.
    5 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

180kcal

Protein

4g

Fat

14g

Carbs

8g

Serving Size

180g

Dietary

Allergens

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Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve ice-cold as a fresh side to spiced dishes.

Side Pairings

  • • Fried rice or noodles

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Smash the cucumbers gently – it improves texture and helps them take up dressing.

Serving

  • • Add the peanuts just before serving for the most crunch.

Variations

Flavor

  • Fresh and lightly tangy

Health

  • Vegetable side

Method

  • No cooking

Toppings

  • Peanuts

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla