A side dish from the Chinese kitchen.
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
- 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.
Source
This recipe is adapted from TheMealDB (id 53378), a free community-curated recipe API. Original listing: themealdb.com.
A walkthrough video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q37qn81lg5c.
Original source noted by the contributor: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/sesame_cucumber_salad/.
Estimated by AI from the ingredient list. Values are approximate and not medical advice. If you have specific dietary requirements, verify with a registered dietitian or trusted nutrition database.
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