Standard and Simple Recipe for Addictively Delicious Pounded Cucumbers

1. 1

   Combine the ingredients in a bowl.

2. 2

   Stir everything together with chopsticks, and let sit.

3. 3

   You can add more salt later, so go lightly at this stage.

4. 4

   Be careful not to over-salt.

5. 5

   Cut the ends off the cucumbers, arrange on cutting surface and sprinkle salt (not listed on ingredient list) on top.

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   With the palms of your hands, lightly wash off the excess salt on the cucumbers, and pat dry with a paper towel.

7. 7

   Pound with a rolling pin one at a time.

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   This is a great way to release daily stress.

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   Just don't overdo it -- shattered cucumbers won't work.

10. 10

    Separate the cucumbers with your fingers and put them into the bowl of ingredients from Step 2.

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    Use chopsticks to evenly coat the cucumbers.

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    The pounded flesh of the cucumber will be zig-zagged, allowing the flavors to blend nicely, so there's no need for preseasoning.

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    There you go!

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    Bon appetit!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.