The Best Chinese Cucumber Salad is Smashed (拍黄瓜)

[@TH-mw3qv]

Looks delicious. I'm a chef at an Italian restaurant but I love cooking asian cuisine. Your channel has taught me a lot.

[@danijigi]

I made it and it taste delicious I lived 8 years in china and now I'm back in to my country and I miss food do much, this brought me good memories, thank you for sharing this recipe!

[@nickyb5827]

Omg! I had a cucumber that was on its last leg. I used this recipe and so happened to have black vinegar. It was amazing!! This will be a staple in my house!

[@Dionysia1]

I've made this salad and eaten it restaurants many times. Last week I had this salad last in a Chinese restaurant and they didn't smash it. I quickly realised that the reason for smashing it isn't only for the flavour to absorb into the cucumber better, but also so that one can grab it with chopsticks better. It was impossible without smashed edges!

[@marceloanez100]

OMG! Thank you! Thank you! I spent a couple of years going to China often, for work. And of all the amazing food I ate there, this cucumber salad is one of the things I missed the most! I can't believe im now making it at home! Thanks to you!!!🙏🏼 I always wondered what they did to the cucumber to give it that texture! Its amazing!🥰🥰 Thanks again!!

[@otterspotter]

This is one of my favorite sides to eat during summer. I'm going to keep this recipe in mind when the nearby farm stand opens up. They always have amazing cucumbers that I can't get the same at any grocery store. I do have a really good Chinese black vinegar at home; I have found though that balsamic is a little closer in flavor, or if someone has both, maybe a 50/50 balsamic-apple cider blend. Black vinegar has a great flavor, and given that it has a near indefinite shelf life I would certainly encourage folks to get their hands on some, but not pass on this recipe if not!

[@theguynextdoor4978]

Also a good substitute for zhenjiang black vinegar is balsamic vinegar. They are kind of similar in character and taste. Great recipe Mandy.

[@lindawilliams2716]

This is so good. I used a Hot Sesame Oil I got at Oriental Market because that's what I had on hand, and it was not blazing hot. I also used a rice vinegar. I've ordered some black vinegar to try next. The salad was delicious. Thank you for this recipe!

[@lauraellen189]

A perfect summer salad! It would be great with grilled meats. Yummy!!!

[@LinkCable679]

I love smashed cucumber salad. Very refreshing. I get it everytime I order Chinese food.

[@Hyungbu]

My favorite Chef for Chinese food recipes. She always looks as great as her dishes. Thanks for another great tip. Crushing cucumbers, who would have thought of that.

[@anthonycirami8500]

Yess mandy slay the house

[@Vixin24]

Nice! I lived in China for years and used to love eating this so I'm super happy to find a recipe so I can make it myself!

[@loretta9213]

Hey I'm new to your channel. I tried this recipe I ate every bite lol. I haven't enjoyed cucumbers for many years. This is one I will make again and again. I also made your shrimp and broccoli so good. I had a carbon steel wok that I used several times but everything stuck to the pan. I followed your steps and wow amazing non stick. thanks for doing your channel and I'm so glad I found it.

[@artistlovepeace]

Mandy, you're always on time! I love your channel and recipes. You remind me a lot of my best friend growing up. May you live long and heathy... and be lucky and make lots of money! Love you!

[@fretless05]

This is a recipe I've been making for a long time! I LOVE it, it's so easy, bright, and fresh tasting, it goes really well with richer dishes like red braised meats.

[@ValTass14]

Thanks so much for this recipe! I can’t wait to try it with cucumbers from the summer farmer’s market. I can almost always find black vinegar at H Mart or other Asian supermarkets, sometimes it’s called Chinkiang vinegar. It is such an amazing flavor, I highly encourage anyone making this recipe to try to seek it out.

[@AshleyFromTX]

Yum!!! I love all the different ways you can make cucumber. It never ceases to amaze me! This looks delicious!

[@GeordiLaForgery]

🥒

[@Urm0mz]

I get food boxes from the local community garden and they always give a huge amount of certain veggies. Right now I have TEN cucumbers😮 we can only have so many sandwiches 😂 this looks delicious and I can easily use 3 or 4 for a family meal side🎉 Thanks, girl!❤

[@janagardy4559]

Completely forgot about this salad so glad to be reminded.

[@whiskersnbeans]

I love cucumber salad! I can't wait to try this take on it.

[@gerryjackson3656]

thank you for giving it in fnglish. very good

[@utamoh]

I' ve just made it and it is absolutely delicious ! plus it's super easy to make so thank you very much for this recipe !

[@LT-pp1je]

As Mandy said don’t mix until ready to eat. I’ve made mistake by preparing it early and eating much later. Cucumber will continue to release liquid so dressing gets diluted

[@LinkCable679]

That happens to me all the time when I can't finish smashed cucumber salad in one sitting, there's always excess water the next day 😞 All the seasoning becomes diluted

[@lamignonenina8697]

Dont throw away the liquid. I mixed salmon with the dressing.

[@niroshahaputhanthirigedona8897]

Enjoying this salad regularly, thanks for the recipe 😊

[@pepocucurbita2133]

My favorite. Even in different variations.

[@lindas.8036]

Perfect timing. I was reviewing cucumber salad recipes for dinner! Thank you.

[@24-Card]

So many healthy recipes! Standard prep! Even I can do it! ❤️

[@barbkamesko3329]

Mandy you are just the best!! Greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮/ 🇪🇺 .

[@lamignonenina8697]

Thanks Mandy for the recipe. I gave it a try, and love it..!

[@achukmvlid.johnson9588]

Making it now. Thanks 👍

[@Jiuhuashan]

Nice! I'll be making this when the weather gets warmer (it's a bit chilly today). Thank you Mandy!

[@mddell58]

Wow! I've NEVER known about beating up a cucumber! 😅 Makes sense, though..... That will allow the seasonings to soak into the cucumber. 🥒 I'll definitely use the english cucumber. ✅ Thank you, Mandy. ❤

[@christinekris5049]

Delicious i can not eat another cucumber salad recipe since i use this one love it 🥰

[@olyman63]

Mandy this is my favorite salad. Awesome job smashing that cucumber. Have a great day.

[@janmariolle]

This was delicious and so easy to make! Thank you!❤

[@JoseWolff]

one of my fav chinese appetizers, and yes especially when cucumbers are smashed

[@wfmsylvest4741]

Looks tasty can’t wait to try it and love the knife set very sharp

[@cica8427]

I just made it today. Is so good,I eat myself a whole salad :-) and I made another batch for my partner.

[@VeganDoris]

Looks great! Thanks for a vegan recipe!😊🌱

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

These are great! I have seen so many... (2023)... thanks again!! :)

[@fredsmith5782]

Nice recipe. Actually my parents make this for the summer during those hot days

[@sillyrabbit734]

I always use apple cider vinegar and it tastes awesome

[@qwerty-yx5bh]

я запомню.

[@thusharisubhasinghe5846]

im from srilanka....Actually your recipes are woooowwwwww Woooowwwwww woooowwwwww thanks a lot dr

[@iTsMiSsToYou5000]

Souped Up Recipes where did you purchase the small white garlic grater?

[@mon6745]

Perfect for summer!

[@lyndabuckingham3642]

Ok, all I can say is YUM! I can't wait to make this tonight for dinner, to go with our marinated pork. Thanks Mandy, keep up the great job you are doing.

[@AfterCovidthefoodchannnel]

Woow Fantastic the cucumber salad thy you made! You seasoned perfectly! Love it! 🦇

[@wheezysqueezebox7651]

Super easy! I'll give it a try!

[@mapervez7978]

Nice n simple. Looks yummy.

[@-RONNIE]

Thanks for the video

[@antonboludo8886]

Nice on a summer's day.

[@Ana_crusis]

Looks nice

[@Kevin-rk4qu]

Looking forward to making this for those hot days

[@LinkCable679]

That knife set is looks great. I wanna go check it out

[@desigirlkitchen1801]

Look so tasty and nicely prepared...Thanks for sharing 🤝

[@samchartrand8226]

Thanks Mandy.

[@ray7419]

Awesome!!

[@rakhshandakhushal7611]

Perfect recipe thanks

[@torijohnson9259]

Awesome!

[@PoseyKusinera]

I love cucumber salads, what a pleasant video, Mandy. I can't eat spicy food, but I have chinese black vinegar. I have all the ingredients in my home so I'll try it in the next meal. :D Thank you

[@Nonamulyono2017]

Resep yang mudah terimakasih kaka

[@YTisDumb]

Very yummy. Thank you!

[@jemmawhitehouse1043]

Love it, thank you mandy x

[@alexandercooks3527]

Looks so yummy...😋😋😋

[@keganwallace8753]

I imagine this cucumber recipe going well with grilled meat or fish👍🏻👍🏻

[@debbiealtman5373]

Yummy salad.

[@mein-kochbuch]

I'll try the cucumber salt too. Best Regards from Austria

[@soykac]

I'm gonna make this for the next potluck.

[@tinalouise9536]

I have always disliked cucumbers but this is 🤤 I’ve made everyone I know try it now ahah

[@ingaulena]

It looks simple and delicious! Right on time for the summer :)

[@analyna.8558]

I will love try this cucumber salad I’ll always eat cucumber for my dinner just raw

[@spoonbender123]

Oops, just saw the comment below. Mixed and placed in fridge. Still delicious but gets too wet if you mix way before eating. Won't make that mistake next time. Thanks for a tasty recipe.

[@nhungnguyen1338]

Love it thank you very much Mindy 🤍🤍

[@theresahaines2647]

Yummy!

[@debbiepalmer1094]

Yum, thanks!!

[@donaldhickey4055]

my fave thing

[@MEME-nm8mh]

Thank you .... tasty

[@id10t98]

Nice. I think I will add some cherry tomatoes into the mix!

[@marmarsmandalas]

I hate cucumber but I'll watch you make anything lol❤

[@evelynorzo4820]

Yummy yummy ❤

[@alexandercooks3527]

Looks so yunmy... 😋😋😋

[@edporter9355]

Yummy !!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gcbaba]

Yum!

[@monkeyrise856]

its even better in a day or two after making. IMO

[@BonDijon]

oh hell yeah

[@mytube2260]

thax very nice and yumy😊

[@Kent-r5b]

I use Zhenjiang vinegar and didn't use sesame oil。But I think I will put some sesame oil in from now on.

[@sherylapaga]

❤❤❤ God bless you Sister. 🤍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mantebeagyansah2516]

I want more of your 3 course dinner

[@Nappy17691821]

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[@andreaabrams3429]

Picked basil and greens from my garden plot: basil, Thai basil, mustard and baby Swiss chard leaves! So delicious!

[@kislerphantom4620]

Richtig lecker!

[@phatsmurf575]

Everytime I make this, I eat too much of it. It's so refreshing with the bbq meat my husband likes to cook.

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Looks delish

[@patwagner9308]

Would you please tell me what kind of oil you usually use? We want to make the Sesame Chicken, Broccoli Beef, Pepper Beef, etc. Is there a certain type of oil you prefer? Thank you ! We are looking forward to trying your recipes. They look amazing.

[@MontyGumby]

ordinary veg oil

[@patwagner9308]

@@MontyGumby thank you ! 😊

[@chengliu872]

The black vinegar you use, is that Zhen Jiang vinegar?

[@glasperle77]

I'm eating cucumber salad (my way ) right now and my heart is bleeding that the yummy cucumber juice is put away to not change the flavor of dressing D: I always salt it beforehand and wait so THAT i have tons of cucumber and tomato liquid hahahaha

[@LinkCable679]

So when you do that, don't the seasonings become diluted from all the liquid? Or do you add seasoning after all the juices are released?

[@normaangoelal4209]

Yummy bye!

[@Stevenowski]

Her laugh @ 3:15... 👍