Cucumber Salad

Here's a simple cucumber salad, Chinese style.  Portion is for one person, as a snack.

Ingredients:

1.  Half a cucumber (get those with thinner skin and finer seeds where possible)

2.  Red chilli, small amount, cut into small rings (optional)

3.  Coriander stems and leaves (optional)

4.  Half tablespoon ZhenJiang Vinegar (or any other vinegar)

5.  Half tablespoon Soy Sauce

6.  Half teaspoon sugar (In the end, I used less than what is shown in the pic below, as it tasted good enough)

7.  A dash of sesame oil (optional)

8.  A dash of lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

1.  Use a meat pounder to smash the cucumber without disintegrating it.  Then cut into small pieces.

2.  You can add some salt to the cucumber for a while, to drain out some water, but I felt that this is not necessary (remember to wash the salt off before continuing, if you include this step).

3.  Add all the ingredients together and mix well.  Put in the refrigerator for about half an hour.  This makes a refreshing salad.

4.  Some may also add a small amount of finely chopped garlic.