Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon mirin (a type of rice wine; optional)
  • ½ teaspoon wasabi paste
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 scallions (white and green parts, trimmed and very thinly sliced)
  • 8 Persian or baby cucumbers (thinly sliced)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (to garnish, white or black; optional)

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl mix together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, mirin (if using) wasabi paste, sesame oil and scallions. Add the cucumbers to the dressing, and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a shallow serving bowl and serve topped with nori, sesame seeds and pickled ginger slices, if desired.