Ingredients

  • 2 seedless cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly and cooled
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallion greens
  • a pinch sugar if desired

Method

  • With a mandoline or other manual slicer or vegetable peeler cut cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons.
  • In a bowl toss cucumber ribbons with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
  • Chill salad, covered, until cold, at least 15 minutes, and up to 1 hour.