Sesame Cucumber Salad

Sesame Cucumber Salad

Area: Chinese

Category: Side

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Cucumber2 medium
Salt1/2 tsp
Sesame Seed Oil2 tsp
Rice Vinegar2 tablespoons
Basil Leaves6
Red Chilli Flakes1/2 tsp
Sesame Seed2 tsp

Instruction

  • 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