Broken cucumbers

Broken cucumbers are a snack that came to us from Asia and are in great demand due to their original taste and unusual appearance. As a rule, this dish is prepared with the addition of various ingredients, for example: soy sauce, garlic, other vegetables or sesame seeds. This unusual combination of components will lead your taste buds to a real taste pleasure that you will no longer be able to forget about!

Broken cucumbers in Chinese

Chinese smashed cucumbers are a savory appetizer that you can easily serve at your holiday table and be sure that even the most picky guests will doubt your culinary talent. This dish is very popular, especially in combination with meat or potatoes.

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   Let's start preparing the chopped cucumbers. Wash firm cucumbers without visible damage thoroughly.
2. 
   We cut each fruit lengthwise into two parts.
3. 
   Place the vegetables in a bag and beat them with a kitchen hammer at half strength.
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   Place the main component in a deep bowl.
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   Cut into arbitrary medium-sized slices.
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   Peel the garlic cloves and cut them into slices, cut the chili pepper into half rings and, if desired, get rid of the seeds.
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   Add the additives to the cucumbers.
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   Sprinkle in sesame seeds.
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   Season the appetizer with apple cider vinegar, soy sauce and sunflower oil - mix thoroughly and put it on the refrigerator shelf for about half an hour.
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    After 30 minutes, take a sample and enjoy. Bon appetit!

Broken cucumbers with soy sauce

Broken cucumbers with soy sauce are an Asian-style appetizer that is sure to please everyone who loves original and unusual dishes. These cucumbers can be served either as an independent dish or as a complement to fried meat or baked fish.

Cooking time – 40 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 4.

Ingredients:

• Cucumbers – 6 pcs.
• Chili pepper – 1 pc.
• Sesame oil – 2 tbsp.
• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp.
• Granulated sugar – 1 tbsp.
• Salt – ½ tsp.
• Rice vinegar – 2 tbsp.
• Cilantro - 3 sprigs.
• Sesame – 1 tsp.
• Garlic – 2 teeth.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Prepare the food, thoroughly wash the cucumbers and give them time to dry.

Step 2. Place the vegetables on a cutting board and cover with cling film, beat with a kitchen hammer or rolling pin.

Step 3. Cut the cucumbers into bars and mix with chopped chili pepper and garlic.

Step 4. Next, add the chopped cilantro and prepare the dressing: combine salt, granulated sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil in a bowl.

Step 5. Pour the marinade into the cucumbers into a plate, mix well and leave for half an hour. Before serving, decorate with sesame seeds. Cook and have fun!

Broken cucumbers in Korean

Korean-style smashed cucumbers are a light dish with a special piquancy, for the preparation of which we will need ingredients such as balsamic vinegar, white sesame seeds and much more. Having tried these cucumbers just once, you will return to this recipe many, many times!

Cooking time - 10 min.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 4.

Ingredients:

• Cucumbers – 500 gr.
• Garlic – 4 teeth.
• Chili pepper – 1 pc.
• Granulated sugar – 2 tsp.
• Balsamic vinegar – 2 tbsp.
• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp.
• Sunflower oil – 2 tbsp.
• White sesame – 1 tsp.
• Cilantro - ½ bunch.
• Salt - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Rinse the fruits, cut off the “butts” and put them in a bag - beat them with a kitchen hammer on both sides.

Step 2. Cut into smaller segments.

Step 3. Peel the garlic and cut into small slices, chili pepper into rings.

Step 4. Place the cucumbers back into the bag and add chili with garlic, balsamic vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, salt and sunflower oil.

Step 5. Mix thoroughly and let soak in the additives for about 5 minutes.

Step 6. Transfer the appetizer to a serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro, and serve. Bon appetit!

Beaten cucumbers with garlic

Beaten cucumbers with garlic are prepared in just half an hour, and with their taste characteristics and rich aroma they amaze, in the pleasant sense of the word. Using simple and affordable ingredients, you can easily surprise your family members!

Cooking time - 30 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 3-4.

Ingredients:

• Cucumbers – 500 gr.
• Garlic – 2 teeth.
• Cilantro/parsley – 3-4 sprigs.
• Soy sauce – 20 ml.
• Rice vinegar – 30 ml.
• Sesame oil – 15 ml.
• Chili pepper - to taste.
• Salt - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1.We wash and dry the vegetables, cut off the tails and divide them in half. Using a teaspoon, remove the seed area.

Step 2. Place the fruit cut side down, press down with the flat side of the knife and cut into slices.

Step 3. Add vinegar and soy sauce to the vegetables, add a little salt.

Step 4. Mix the composition and leave for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure uniform saturation with additives.

Step 5. Without wasting time, finely chop the chili pepper and peeled garlic cloves.

Step 6. Squeeze the cucumbers from the marinade and mix with herbs, garlic and chili.

Step 7. Season with sesame oil and, if necessary, season with an additional portion of soy sauce - stir.

Step 8. Transfer the appetizer into a serving bowl and serve. Bon appetit!

Salad “Broken cucumbers” with shrimps

Broken cucumber salad with shrimp is an easy-to-prepare, but festive and nutritious appetizer. Thanks to vegetables and seafood, this salad contains a large amount of protein and fiber, making it ideal for a late dinner.

Cooking time – 55 min.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Portions – 3.

Ingredients:

• Cucumbers – 3 pcs.
• Boiled shrimp – 200 gr.
• Chili pepper – 1 pc.
• Garlic – 1-2 teeth.
• Rice vinegar – 1 tbsp.
• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp.
• Sesame oil – ½ tsp.
• Vegetable oil – 50 ml.
• Salt - to taste.
• Granulated sugar - to taste.
• Sesame - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First of all, marinate the shrimp; to do this, pour sesame and vegetable oil into a bowl, heat it in the microwave and add chopped garlic and hot pepper. Immerse the seafood in the mixture and leave for half an hour.

Step 2. Rinse the thick cucumbers and cut them lengthwise, first getting rid of the “butts”.Using any convenient method, remove the soft part, leaving only the hard part.

Step 3. Place the fruits on the board and beat with a rolling pin until a characteristic crackling sound occurs, but do not overdo it.

Step 4. Cut the cucumbers slightly at an angle into medium-sized slices. Salt the slices and pour vinegar over them, let stand for 20 minutes.

Step 5. After time, squeeze out the vegetables and mix with the shrimp.

Step 6. Season the appetizer with soy sauce and sesame seeds.

Step 7. Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!

Beaten cucumbers with beef

Beaten cucumbers with beef is a nutritious salad that you don’t have to spend a lot of time and effort preparing, however, this dish will relieve you of the hateful feeling of hunger for a long time and will charge you with energy until the evening. Let's prepare a food kit and get started!

Cooking time – 40 min.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Portions – 2.

Ingredients:

For the salad:

• Beef – 200 gr.
• Korean carrots – 200 gr.
• Bell pepper – 2 pcs.
• Sesame oil – 2 tbsp.
• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp.
• Sesame – 2 tbsp.

For cucumbers:

• Cucumbers – 2 pcs.
• Vinegar – 1 tbsp.
• Garlic – 2 teeth.
• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp.
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp.
• Spices - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. We wash the cucumbers under running water, chop them coarsely and, putting them in a bag, beat them with a rolling pin or a kitchen hammer.

Step 2. Combine vegetable slices with chopped garlic and pour vinegar, soy sauce and olive oil. If desired, add your favorite seasonings, mix and put in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 3. Wash the meat thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into thin “ribbons” and quickly fry in a hot frying pan until the color changes.

Step 4.Place the beef in a container and add strips of bell pepper, spicy carrots and cucumbers soaked in marinade.

Step 5. Serve the salad and pour sesame oil along with soy sauce. Decorate with sesame seeds and immediately begin the meal. Bon appetit!

Cucumber salad with cashews

Salad of crushed cucumbers with cashews is an original combination of ingredients that will give you true gastronomic pleasure! The whole secret of the incredible taste lies in the dressing, which anyone can prepare. You can serve the appetizer immediately or give it time to soak in the refrigerator.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 3-4.

Ingredients:

• Cucumbers – 500 gr.
• Cilantro – 1 bunch.
• Cashews – 4 tbsp.
• Garlic – 2 teeth.
• Soy sauce – 4 tsp.
• Sunflower oil – 1.5 tbsp.
• Rice vinegar – 1.5 tbsp.
• Granulated sugar – ½ tsp.
• Sesame oil – 2 tbsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Beat the fruits with the flat side of the knife and cut them randomly.

Step 2. Finely chop the garlic or grate it on a grater with small holes, coarsely chop the aromatic herbs.

Step 3. Combine all the chopped ingredients in a salad bowl.

Step 4. To prepare the dressing, in a separate container, mix vinegar with sesame oil, granulated sugar and soy sauce.

Step 5. Pour the nuts into the vegetables, add the dressing and mix thoroughly.

Step 6. Serve the aromatic appetizer to the table to the delight of family and guests. Cook and have fun!

Cucumber salad with squid

Cucumber salad with squid is a festive dish that not only has amazing taste, but also looks very impressive.The presentation is up to you: you can lay out the components separately, or you can just mix them.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 4-5.

Ingredients:

• Cucumbers – 8 pcs.
• Squid in its own juice – 200 gr.
• Garlic – 5 teeth.
• Bell pepper – 1 pc.
• Soy sauce – 1 tbsp.
• Granulated sugar – 1 tbsp.
• Vinegar – 2 tbsp.
• Sesame oil – 1 tbsp.
• Tabasco sauce - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash the fruits thoroughly, dry them and cut them in half. Beat with a rolling pin or kitchen hammer at half strength.

Step 2. Clean the wet part of the cucumber with a teaspoon and chop it randomly.

Step 3. Salt the slices and let them stand for a while until the juice comes out. We squeeze it out.

Step 4. Pass the garlic through a press and add it to the cucumbers.

Step 5. Cut the sweet pepper pulp into oblong thin strips and add to other ingredients.

Step 6. Season the vegetables with vinegar, granulated sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot sauce - mix.

Step 7. Add marinated squid (ready) to the salad, mix and serve. Bon appetit!