Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: put cucumbers in a non-metallic bowl. mix together the vinegar, water and sugar. pour over cucumbers, cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours. drain cucumbers and mix in the green onions and yogurt (or sour cream or mayonnaise). you can also add some sliced sweet onions (i.e., vidalia) to the cucumbers when you marinate them. this recipe is on the tart side.

Target recipe: lay cucumber on a cutting board and place the flat side of a large knife on top. proceed to hammer on the knife, smashing the cucumber. continue this along the whole cucumber. this process allows for better flavour absorption. chop cucumber coarsely into half-inch pieces and place in a coupe-shaped bowl (so sauce will cover all pieces and not just the bottom ones) . add pressed garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, chicken broth, sesame oil and sugar and stir until mixed. let stand 5 minutes. voila! a masterpiece!