Franklin Spice Works
Japanese Cucumber Sesame Salad
A crisp, refreshing Japanese cucumber salad with sesame and a tangy-sweet dressing. Cool and crunchy alongside any grilled dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
- 3 Japanese cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Toss sliced cucumbers with a pinch of salt. Rest 10 minutes then squeeze out excess moisture.
- Whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and ginger together.
- Toss drained cucumbers with the dressing.
- Refrigerate 20 minutes for flavors to develop.
- Serve topped generously with toasted sesame seeds and a pinch of red pepper flakes.