Refreshing Summer Smashed Cucumber Recipe
夏日爽口拍黄瓜做法
English Prompt:
Smacked Cucumber is a classic Chinese cold dish, known for its simplicity and refreshing taste, making it especially suitable for summer consumption. Below is a detailed recipe for Smacked Cucumber:
**Ingredients:**
- Cucumbers: 2
- Garlic: 3-4 cloves
- Light soy sauce: 1-2 tablespoons
- Vinegar (preferably Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar): 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
- Chili oil (optional): to taste
- Cilantro (optional): a small amount
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Cucumbers:**
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and trim off both ends.
- Using the back of a knife or a rolling pin, gently smash the cucumbers until they crack open. Then, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Smashing the cucumbers helps them absorb the flavors better.
2. **Salt the Cucumbers:**
- Place the smashed cucumber pieces in a bowl, sprinkle with a little salt, mix well, and let sit for about 10 minutes. This step helps draw out excess water, making the cucumbers crisper.
3. **Prepare the Dressing:**
- Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- In a small bowl, combine the light soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and chili oil (if using). Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
4. **Combine and Toss:**
- Drain any excess water released by the cucumbers after salting.
- Add the minced garlic and the prepared dressing to the cucumbers. Toss everything together until well coated.
- If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro.
5. **Serve:**
- Transfer the dressed cucumbers to a serving plate. For an even more refreshing taste, refrigerate for a short while before serving.
**Tips:**
- For a tangier and spicier flavor, feel free to add more vinegar and chili oil.
- Do not skip the step of smashing the cucumbers, as it allows them to better absorb the dressing.
- If time permits, refrigerate the dressed cucumbers for 15-30 minutes before serving to enhance the crispness and flavor.
This dish is quick to prepare, offering a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and refreshing flavors. It pairs wonderfully with main courses or serves as an excellent appetizer. Enjoy!
中文Prompt:
拍黄瓜是一道非常经典的中式凉菜，制作简单，口感清爽，特别适合夏天食用。以下是拍黄瓜的详细做法：
材料：
- 黄瓜：2根
- 大蒜：3-4瓣
- 生抽：1-2汤匙
- 香醋：1汤匙
- 白糖：1/2茶匙
- 盐：适量
- 香油：1茶匙
- 辣椒油（可选）：适量
- 香菜（可选）：少许
做法：
1. **处理黄瓜**：
- 将黄瓜洗净，去掉两端。
- 用刀背或擀面杖将黄瓜拍裂，然后切成小段。拍黄瓜的目的是让黄瓜更容易入味。
2. **腌制黄瓜**：
- 将拍好的黄瓜放入碗中，撒上少许盐，拌匀后静置10分钟。这一步可以让黄瓜出水，口感更脆。
3. **准备调料**：
- 大蒜剁成蒜末。
- 在一个小碗中，加入生抽、香醋、白糖、香油和辣椒油（如果喜欢辣味），搅拌均匀。
4. **拌黄瓜**：
- 将腌制好的黄瓜倒掉多余的水分。
- 加入蒜末和调好的酱汁，拌匀。
- 如果喜欢香菜，可以撒上一些香菜末。
5. **装盘**：
- 将拌好的黄瓜装盘，可以稍微冷藏一下再食用，口感更佳。
小贴士：
- 如果喜欢更酸辣的口感，可以多加一些香醋和辣椒油。
- 黄瓜拍裂后更容易吸收调料的味道，所以不要省略拍黄瓜的步骤。
- 如果时间充裕，可以将拌好的黄瓜放入冰箱冷藏15-30分钟，口感会更加清爽。
这道菜简单快捷，酸甜爽口，特别适合搭配主食或作为开胃小菜。希望你喜欢！
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