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Smashed Cucumbers (Pai Huang Gua)
Smashed cucumbers is a dish typically served with hot Sichuan type dished; however, it is great just by its self.
Igredients
2 English cucumbers
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 table spoon Franks Red Hot Sweet Chili Sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Directions
Cut ends off the cucumbers and throw that away.  Cut cucumbers into 3 equal pieces
Place cucumbers into a one gallon Zip Lock bag
Smash the cucumbers so they break into two - three long pieces.  Do not over smash you just want to break them up you don't want to pulverize them
Place the cucumbers into a colander over a bowl.  Break or cut the cucumbers into about 1 inch pieces.  Leave any seeds or liquid in the bag
Sprinkle  the kosher salt over the cucumbers and mix well  Let the cucumbers remain in the colander at least 30 minutes, you want to draw out as much liquid as possible
Mix the vinegar and garlic in a small bowl and let rest
In a small fry pan toast the sesame seeds
When the cucumbers are well drain make the dressing by combining all the remaining ingredients with the vinegar and garlic, and whisk thoroughly and pour ... more

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