Mashed Cucumber Salad

 Mashed Cucumber Salad

      Ingredients:
      3 Japanese cucumbers + 1tsp salt

      Dressing
      2 tsp white vinegar
      2 tsp sugar
      1/2 tsp salt
      1.5 tsp light soy sauce
      2 tsp sesame oil
      2 red chillies, cut finely
      1 tbsp chopped garlic
      1 tbsp coriander leaves, cut finely

       Method:

• Rinse cucumbers and pat dry with kitchen towel. Cut off the tips on each side and gently smash the cucumber with cleaver until the cucumber splits. Remove the seeds and cut cucumber into bite size pieces.
• Place cut cucumbers into a large bowl with 1 tsp of salt for 15 minus. Drain cucumber juice.
• In another bowl, Mix the dressing together and stir until sugar dissolved and pour on to the cucumbers and toss well. You may adjust the dressing according to your taste. Serve immediately or marinate the cucumber salad in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.