Sesame Cucumber Salad

Side · Chinese classic.

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

Method

1. Continue cooking — 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.
2. Continue cooking — Toss the salad: Place cucumbers into a serving bowl.
3. Season — Sprinkle with salt. Toss with sesame oil, seasoned rice vinegar, basil (if using), and chili flakes.
4. Continue cooking — Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using.

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