Sesame Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• Cucumber — 2 pcs
• Salt — 0.5 tsp
• Sesame Seed Oil — 2 tsp
• Rice Vinegar — 2 tbsp
• Basil Leaves — 6 pcs
• Red Chilli Flakes — 0.5 tsp
• Sesame Seed — 2 tsp

Steps

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