Smashed Cucumber Salad (from Louise)

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber
• 1 1/2 tsp sambal oelek (fiery
• chili paste in Asian food aisle)
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1/4 C. chopped green onions
• 1/4 C. chopped cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Cut cucumber in half lengthwise, cut each half crosswise into thirds. Place pieces, cut side down, on a cutting board, small with a heavy skillet until slightly flattened nd split in places. Chop into 1 inch pieces. Combine sambal oelek, sesame oil, salt and garlic. Toss with cucumber, green onions and cilantro. Let stand 15 minutes