Sesame Cucumber Salad

Sesame Cucumber Salad

SideChinese
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 1 hr 10 mins

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

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.