Why waste time with a knife? A simple whack to a cucumber yields jagged surfaces eager to soak up this tangy dressing.

1 pound Persian or English hothouse cucumbers

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3 sliced scallions

3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Chili oil (drizzle)

Preparation Gently smack 1 pound Persian or English hothouse cucumbers with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pot until they begin to break apart. Tear into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a colander; toss with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Let sit 10 minutes to drain excess liquid. Transfer cucumbers to a medium bowl and toss with 3 sliced scallions, 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Drizzle with chili oil.