Sesame Cucumber Salad

Name: Sesame Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 39 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium Cucumber; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tsp Sesame Seed Oil; 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 6 Basil Leaves; ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 2 tsp Sesame Seed

55 min · Serves 4 · By TheMealDB Import

Chinese
Side
Lunch

Chinese, Side

Adapted from simplyrecipes.com

Ingredients

For 4 servings

2 mediumCucumber
½ tspSalt
2 tspSesame Seed Oil
2 tablespoonsRice Vinegar
6 Basil Leaves
½ tspRed Chilli Flakes
2 tspSesame Seed

Method

Prep 16 min · Cook 39 min

1Prep the cucumbers:
2Peel 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.
3Toss the salad:
4Place 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.