CUCUMBERS WITH SCALLIONS AND CHILI OIL

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Why waste time with a knife? A simple whack to a cucumber yields jagged surfaces eager to soak up this tangy dressing.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Time 20m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound Persian or English hothouse cucumbers
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 sliced scallions
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Chili oil (drizzle)

Steps:

  • Gently smack 1 pound Persian or English hothouse cucumbers with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pot until they begin to break apart. Tear into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a colander; toss with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Let sit 10 minutes to drain excess liquid.
  • Transfer cucumbers to a medium bowl and toss with 3 sliced scallions, 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Drizzle with chili oil.

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