Bao buns with smashed cucumber

Step by Step

Step 1

Cook the edamame beans according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the broccoli florets and simmer for 2 minutes; refresh in cold water, then drain and set aside with the edamame beans to cool completely

Step 2

In a serving bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and sugar. Put the cucumber on a chopping board and whack it a few times with a rolling pin so it splits and develops crevices in the flesh (these will soak up the dressing). Roughly chop the cucumber into large chunks and stir into the dressing. Set aside until ready to serve (up to 2 hours).

Step 3

Microwave or steam the bao buns from frozen according to pack instructions. Just before serving, stir the broccoli and edamame into the bowl with the cucumber, then lightly drizzle over some chilli oil and scatter the cashews over the top. Serve the smashed cucumber salad with the bao buns.