Smashed Cucumber

 1 English cucumber

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp lemon juice

2 tsp minced garlic

2 Tbsp sesame oil

sesame seed, toasted for garnish

green onions, sliced for garnish

Using a rolling pin whack the cucumber a few times until it splits open. (Doing this draws the water out) Get it into rough chunks or slices and place in a colander with a sprinkle of salt, mix. Place the colander in a bowl and put in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. ( This will draw out more water from the cucumber) Drain.

In a small bowl add the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic and sesame oil. Mix together. Pour over the cucumber slices and mix to cover completely. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions for a garnish on top.