Ingredients
4
4 servings
- •2 large cucumbers
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •4 teaspoons white sugar
- •1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
- •5 tablespoons rice vinegar
- •1 tablespoon soy sauce
- •2 teaspoons sesame seeds, or to taste
Instructions
- Peel 4 strips off each cucumber using a vegetable peeler, leaving some of the peel in place for a striped look. Slice off the ends and cut cucumbers in half lengthwise.
- Slice cucumbers into very thin slices using a mandoline, or carefully with a knife. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stir until well combined and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk sugar, ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl until well combined.
- Squeeze excess liquid out of cucumbers using your hands or a clean tea towel. Toss cucumbers with the dressing. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
- Just before serving, sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 49
- Carbohydrate: 10g
- Fat: 1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 7g
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