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Sesame Cucumber Salad
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.