Smacked cucumber pickles

• cucumber↗1 1

  or 3 small Persian/ Lebanese cucumbers, ends trimmed

• garlic cloves↗2 2

  finely chopped

• caster sugar↗1 tbsp 1 tbsp
• light soy sauce↗1 tbsp 1 tbsp
• Chinese black vinegar↗1 tbsp 1 tbsp

  or rice wine vinegar

• chilli oil1 tbsp 1 tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Using a rolling pin or cleaver, smack the cucumber so it splits. Rip into 2.5cm pieces, tip into a bowl with all the ingredients and 1 tsp salt, and toss together. Try with Pork shoulder braised in black vinegar (see Goes well with.)