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Cucumber Smashed

Cucumber Smashed — a classic chinese dish made simple at home.

45 min4 serveseasy

Cucumber Smashed — a classic chinese dish made simple at home. This Chinese main is sized for 4 and comes together in about 45 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

492

kcal

14g

Protein

27g

Carbs

12g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • spring onion200 g
  • bell pepper1 cup
  • corn flour1 cup
  • Sichuan pepper250 g
  • soy sauce1 tsp
  • mushroom3 tbsp
  • cashew200 g
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for cucumber smashed and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Cucumber Smashed take to cook?
Total time is about 45 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Cucumber Smashed vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are spring onion, bell pepper, corn flour.