Thursday, February 27, 2014

Asian Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:
2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise,
seeded, and sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced
Directions:
1.Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.
2.Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.
3.Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.


I really liked this but Pete and the kids didn't.  If making again, Make for self only

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