Sesame Cucumber Salad

Category: 

Side

Area: 

Chinese

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Ingredients

  • Cucumber  -  2 medium
  • Salt  -  1/2 tsp
  • Sesame Seed Oil  -  2 tsp
  • Rice Vinegar  -  2 tablespoons
  • Basil Leaves  -  6
  • Red Chilli Flakes  -  1/2 tsp
  • Sesame Seed  -  2 tsp

Instructions

Prep the cucumbers:
Peel the cucumbers. Cut them into quarters, lengthwise. (If the seeds are bitter, scrape out the seeds and discard.) Cut the cucumbers again, crosswise, into 1/2-inch thick pieces.

Toss the salad:
Place cucumbers into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Toss with sesame oil, seasoned rice vinegar, basil (if using), and chili flakes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using.