I learned this technique from Chinese cooking and it changed the way I think about cucumber forever. Instead of slicing, you smash them with the flat side of a knife. They crack open in these rough, irregular pieces that have way more surface area to absorb dressing than any neat slice could. The dressing is soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and a very generous spoonful of chili crisp. Everything gets tossed together and the cucumbers start absorbing the sauce immediately. You want to eat them w