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Sesame Cucumber Salad

Sesame Cucumber Salad

A classic Chinese side from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 6 calories per serving · chinese cuisine.

40
min total
4
servings
6
cal / serving
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Origin

Categorized as Chinese Side in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/sesame_cucumber_salad/

Ingredients

  • 2 mediumCucumber
  • 1/2 tspSalt
  • 2 tspSesame Seed Oil
  • 2 tablespoonsRice Vinegar
  • 6Basil Leaves
  • 1/2 tspRed Chilli Flakes
  • 2 tspSesame Seed

Instructions

  1. 01

    Prep the cucumbers:

  2. 02

    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. 03

    Toss the salad:

  4. 04

    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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