They are known to be very versatile vegetables and taste good with pretty much anything. You can add them to a salad, or sandwich or just eat them as it is.
This vegetable is the perfect snack as it fills your stomach and provides essential nutrients with lesser calories.
Smashed cucumbers seem to be everywhere, from restaurant menus to recipe columns.
Whether the inspiration is Asian, Middle Eastern or European, the technique is universal – but it is not new.
Smashing cucumbers is an ancient Chinese practice, where it is paired with the hot & spicy food of Sichuan province to balance the heat.
Let’s take a look at why you should consume it crushed.
2. Rich water content
Part of the reason why cucumbers contain so few calories is that they consist mostly of water. Because of this, they can also absorb other flavours. That’s why chefs and home chefs from Asian cuisine have been using this technique of crushing cucumbers before slicing them for a long time. The reason for this is most likely to make sure the vegetable dries out a little bit. This way, it will become more flavoursome and it can absorb other flavours better.
