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Sesame Cucumber Salad

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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. Prep the cucumbers:
  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.
  3. Toss the salad:
  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.