- 5 cucumbers (Japanese, Persian, or English)
- 1/2 T MSG
- 1 t salt
- 3 T red chili oil
- 1 T toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 t minced garlic (or 1 clove fresh garlic, grated)
Cut cucumbers into 2-3 inch slices and then length-wise. Lay each piece on a cutting board, open side down, and smash with the flat side of a large knife, then put in a bowl. Add the MSG, salt, chili oil, sesame oil, and garlic. Toss until well-combined and cucumbers are thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.