Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cucumbers, thinly sliced (3 cucumbers)
  • 13 tsp. salt
  • 4 Tbs. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. mirin or 1/2 Tbs. sugar
  • 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. toasted black sesame seeds

Method

  • Sprinkle cucumbers with salt; let drain in colander over bowl at least 10 minutes.
  • Mix together vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  • Give cucumbers final gentle squeeze to remove more water, dress with vinegar mixture, and toss together with sesame seeds.
  • Chill before serving.