Sesame Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 medium — Cucumber
• 0.5 tsp — Salt
• 2 tsp — Sesame Seed Oil
• 2 tablespoons — Rice Vinegar
• 6 pcs — Basil Leaves
• 0.5 tsp — Red Chilli Flakes
• 2 tsp — Sesame Seed

Steps

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.

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