Smashed cucumber pieces with sesame and fresh mint

Appetizer

Smashed Cucumber Mint Sesame Cups

Crackly cucumber pieces dressed with sesame, rice vinegar, chile, and torn mint.

Ingredients

  • 4 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh mint
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. Smash cucumbers lightly with the side of a knife and cut into bite-size pieces.
  2. Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and chile flakes.
  3. Toss cucumbers with the dressing and chill for 5 minutes.
  4. Fold in mint just before serving.
  5. Finish with toasted sesame seeds.

Fresh Mint Tip

Add mint after chilling so the vinegar does not darken the leaves.