Spicy Smacked Cucumber Salad

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SERVES 4: AS AN APPETISER
PREP TIME: 40 MINS
COOK TIME: 20 MINS 

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Ingredients

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FOR THE CUCUMBERS

3 CONTINENTAL CUCUMBERS, SMACKED WITH A ROLLING PIN OR MEAT TENDERISER

GENEROUS PINCH SALT

FOR THE SALAD

¾ CUP FINELY CHOPPED SPRING ONION

½ CUP FINELY CHOPPED MINT AND CORIANDER

FOR THE DRESSING

2 TBSP TOASTED WHITE SESAME SEEDS

1 CHILLI, DE-SEEDED OPTIONAL AND FINELY CHOPPED

JUICE OF 2 LIMES

1 TSP SESAME OIL

2 TSP WHITE WINE VINEGAR

1 TSP TAMARI

1 TSP MIRIN

2 TSP CHILLI CRISP

1-2 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED

3CM KNOB GINGER, GRATED

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Equipment

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MIXING BOWLS

MICROPLANE

GARLIC MINCER

SIEVE

MEAT TENDERISER OR ROLLING PIN

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Method

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1. BASH YOUR CUCUMBERS WITH A ROLLING PIN OR MEAT TENDERISER AND PLACE IN A BOWL. GENEROUSLY SALT, TOSS TO COAT THEN PLACE IN A SIEVE OVER A MIXING BOWL FOR MINIMUM 20 MINUTES TO STRAIN EXCESS LIQUID.

2. PREPARE YOUR DRESSING IN A SMALL MIXING BOWL AND SET ASIDE

3. FINELY CHOP YOUR SPRING ONION AND HERBS

4. PLACE ALL SALAD INGREDIENTS IN A SERVING BOWL AND POUR OVER DRESSING AS A FINAL STEP. SERVE IMMEDIATELY AND ENJOY!

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