SERVES 4PREP COOK

oil infusion

Sichuan peppercorns

star anise

dried chili peppers

1inch

cinnamon stick

avocado oil

  1. Infuse avocado oil with star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, cinnamon stick. Strain.

cucumber salad dressing

1

red chili pepper, chopped

2teaspoons

red chili powder

4cloves

garlic, minced

1teaspoon

sesame seeds

2tablespoons

soy sauce

1teaspoon

sesame oil

4tablespoons

vinegar

1teaspoon

salt

1teaspoon

sugar

  1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients with infused oil.

1

cucumber, halved

  1. To flatten cucumber, smash with a cleaver. Scoop out seeds and set aside. Chop cucumber into sections. Add 1t salt.

  2. Mix dressing, cucumber seeds, and cucumber together. Serve!