Smashed Cucumber Salad with Hot Vinegar

Ingredients for Smashed Cucumber Salad with Hot Vinegar

• 5 mini seedless or Persian cucumbers or 1 small English hothouse cucumber (about 350g )

• Kosher salt

• 4 red or green Thai chillies, halved lengthwise keeping stem end intact, or 1 serrano chilli, thinly sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, lightly smashed

• 120ml unseasoned rice vinegar

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• Chopped unsalted or salted roasted peanuts (for serving)

How to make Smashed Cucumber Salad with Hot Vinegar

Gently smash cucumbers with a rolling pin or the back of a heavy knife just to break open. Tear into irregular 2" pieces and place in a medium bowl; season lightly with salt. Let sit at least 5 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Meanwhile, whisk chillies, garlic, vinegar, fish sauce, and sugar in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Let sit while cucumbers macerate.

Drain cucumbers, discarding any liquid they have released. Add to bowl with dressing and toss several times to coat. Top with peanuts.

Dressing can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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