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  • 1 cucumber
    or 3 small Persian/ Lebanese cucumbers, ends trimmed
  • 2 garlic cloves
    finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
    or rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chilli oil

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal40
  • fat2g
    low
  • saturates0g
  • carbs10g
  • sugars8g
  • fibre3g
  • protein30g
  • salt0.7g

Method

  • step 1

    Using a rolling pin or cleaver, smack the cucumber so it splits. Rip into 2.5cm pieces, tip into a bowl with all the ingredients and 1 tsp salt, and toss together. Try with Pork shoulder braised in black vinegar (see Goes well with.)

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2015

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