Cuisine

Chinese Salads

8 Chinese recipes for the home kitchen: reliable ratios, honest timings and clear step-by-step guidance.

Smashed Cucumber Salad — the finished dish
Salads

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Chinese smashed cucumber salad: craggy, crunchy chunks in garlic, black vinegar, soy and chilli oil. A 25-minute side dish that always disappears first.

Hands-on time: 10 min plus waiting time: +15 min Difficulty: Easy