Izakaya-Style Smashed Cucumbers with La-Yu (Chili Oil)

Ingredients (2 servings)

Cucumber
2
Salt
1 Tbsp
[A] S&B La-Yu (Chili Oil) 1 tsp
Sesame oil 1/2 tsp
Green onion 15 g
Ginger 1 knob
Ground white sesame 1 Tbsp
Vinegar 2 tsp

Directions

  1. Peel the cucumbers in a few places with a peeler.
    Sprinkle all over with salt, rub to coat, and let sit for 20 minutes.
  2. Rinse the cucumbers to remove the salt, then pat dry.
    Lightly crush the cucumbers with a rolling pin until they crack. Cut into 3 to 4 cm lengths and tear into pieces by hand.
  3. Mince the green onion and ginger.
  4. Mix [A] in a bowl, add [2], and toss.