Sesame Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• Salt 0.5 tsp
• Fresh basil 6
• Cucumber 2 medium
• Chilli flakes 0.5 tsp
• Rice vinegar 2 tbsp
• Sesame oil 2 tsp
• Sesame seeds 2 tsp

Method

1. Prep the cucumbers: Peel the cucumbers.
2. 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. Toss the salad: Place cucumbers into a serving bowl.
4. Sprinkle with salt.
5. Toss with sesame oil, seasoned rice vinegar, basil (if using), and chili flakes.
6. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using.