Smashed Cucumber Salad with Hot Vinegar
Smashed Cucumber Salad with Hot Vinegar is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Gently smash cucumbers with a rolling pin or the back of a heavy knife just to break open.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionGently smash cucumbers with a rolling pin or the back of a heavy knife just to break open.
Tear into irregular 2" pieces and place in a medium bowl; season lightly with salt.
Let sit at least 5 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, whisk chiles, garlic, vinegar, fish sauce, and sugar in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves.
Let sit while cucumbers macerate.
Drain cucumbers, discarding any liquid they have released.
Add to bowl with dressing and toss several times to coat.
Top with peanuts.
Dressing can be made 3 days ahead.
Cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.