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Asian Cucumber Salad

Meera
Crunchy savory this cucumber salad makes a perfect side to any Asian inspired dish.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese, Korean, Thai
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Persian cucumbers, about 5 pieces, thinly sliced
  • 4-5 scallions or spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tsp soy sauce, low sodium, TamarI or shoyu
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp roasted sesame oil
  • tbsp sugar or maple syrup or honey
  • ¼-½ tsp sea salt, depending on the saltiness of the soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds or gomasai, roasted if possible
  • 1 tsp any hot chili sauce or paste

Instructions
 

  • Slice the cucumbers thinly. Place them in a bowl, sprinkle salt and toss this will help them release water.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to a small mixing bowl except spring onions and sesame seeds. Mix well.
  • Strain the cucumbers slices, add it back to the bowl. Mix with eh dressing and combine. Serve garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve along side any Asian inspired dish as a side dish.
Keyword corn salad, cucumber, summer eating
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