This week, I’m smacking cucumbers! Forget posh finger-cut sandwiches and add some heat to your 
The Sichuan dressing, it’s one of my favourites! The Sichuan people adore their namesake peppercorn as it allows them to handle more chilli heat, a flavour they revere even more. I find it to be such an addictive flavour and one I crave weekly, if not daily! Food that wakes your mouth up and gives you a feeling like all is well in the world. Yes, I know we are talking about a salad and a regional cuisine here but that’s the power of food.
I am currently reading a book about Anthony Bourdain and when asked for the best hangover cure, he recommends, “drink a cold Coca-Cola, and eat some spicy Sichuan food.” Happy to be prescribed that medicine.
The second salad is straight out the jar! Smack your cucumbers, salt them generously, scoop a couple tbs’s of your favourite crispy chili oil with a drizzle of tahini and spray it with fresh lime! So easy and definitely a smack in the mouth!
See you next week for something.
Theo
