Japanese Cucumber Salad
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Ingredients
  • 2 cup thinly sliced cucumbers (japanese, english, or regular)
  • 1/2 teaspoon or one teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (or slightly less honey)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Directions
  1. If using English or regular cucumbers, they need to be peeled, cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced into thin half-moons.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Add sugar (or honey), soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well.
  4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix.
  5. Let marinate for 20 minutes before serving.
  6. Adjust seasonings before serving.