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Sesame Cucumber Salad

January 09

The crisp texture and refreshing taste of cucumbers is the perfect respite from devouring any salty or rich meals. The cucumbers moisture is unlocked by the sugar and soy and bring out their flavour.

  • serves Serves 2
  • time 10mins

Method

  1. 1. Whisk the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, soy, gochujang and sesame seeds together in a large bowl until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. 2. Thinly slice the cucumber on a mandolin and add to a large bowl along with the cabbage and spring onions. Toss to coat the cabbage and cucumber in the dressing and serve.

Ingredients

1 tbsp sugar 

2 tbsp rice vinegar 

2 tsp sesame oil 

1 tbsp soy sauce 

2 tsp gochujang

1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

1 cucumber 

Chinese cabbage, roughly shredded 

2 spring onions, thinly sliced

1 tbsp sugar 

2 tbsp rice vinegar 

2 tsp sesame oil 

1 tbsp soy sauce 

2 tsp gochujang

1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

1 cucumber 

Chinese cabbage, roughly shredded 

2 spring onions, thinly sliced

You'll Need

Mandolin

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