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Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)

Chinese (Sichuan) · East Asia Top Pick NO_COOK
8/10

Smashed cucumbers in chili oil, garlic, and vinegar — cold appetizer.

Vegetarian Salad Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Smashing (not cutting) creates irregular surfaces that trap more dressing in every bite.

Key Ingredients

cucumber garlic chili oil black vinegar soy sauce sesame oil sugar

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