from the Test Kitchen
Jamaican jerk spice is available from supermarkets, or combine 2 tbsps each smoked paprika, dried oregano and chilli flakes, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tsps allspice and 1 tsp each salt and sugar.
Smashed cucumber salad
PREP TIME 20 MINUTES SERVES 4
1 telegraph cucumber (400g)
2 Lebanese cucumbers (260g)
170g baby cucumbers
50g dry-roasted edamame
⅓ cup (65g) black and white sesame seeds, toasted
½ teaspoon shichimi togarashi
2 teaspoons sea salt flakes
APPLE CUCUMBER DRESSING
1 Lebanese cucumber (130g), chopped
1 small green apple (130g), cored, chopped
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Cut telegraph cucumber into large chunks, then lightly smash with a mallet until crushed. Using a mandoline or V-slicer, slice Lebanese cucumbers lengthways into thin ribbons. Cut baby cucumbers in half lengthways. Combine cucumbers in a large bowl.
Make apple cucumber dressing.
