Sesame Cucumber Salad

Name: Sesame Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 medium Cucumber; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Sesame Seed Oil; 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 6 Basil Leaves; 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 2 tsp Sesame Seed

Side Chinese

Follow the exact measurements and instructions below.

Ingredients

Cucumber2 medium

Salt1/2 tsp

Sesame Seed Oil2 tsp

Rice Vinegar2 tablespoons

Basil Leaves6

Red Chilli Flakes1/2 tsp

Sesame Seed2 tsp

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the cucumbers:

Step 2: 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.

Step 3: Toss the salad:

Step 4: 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.