After trying these smashed cucumber pickles from Masaharu Morimoto's book, I knew they were a perfect dish for the home cook. Spicy, salty, and umami cucumber pickles that are like a salad you can eat as a side or just throw over some plain rice.

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0:00 What is Tataki Kyuri
0:42 24 hour - Traditional brined version
4:00 Leftover Brine Pro Tip
4:15 10 minute - Weeknight version

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