Ingredients
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2 large cucumbers
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 teaspoons white sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
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5 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 teaspoons sesame seeds, or to taste
Directions
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Peel 4 strips off each cucumber using a vegetable peeler, leaving some of the peel in place for a striped look. Slice off the ends and cut cucumbers in half lengthwise.
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Slice cucumbers into very thin slices using a mandoline, or carefully with a knife. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stir until well combined and set aside for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, whisk sugar, ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl until well combined.
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Squeeze excess liquid out of cucumbers using your hands or a clean tea towel. Toss cucumbers with the dressing. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
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Just before serving, sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
49 | Calories |
1g | Fat |
10g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 49 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 1g | 1% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
Sodium 810mg | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 1g | 3% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
Calcium 39mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 225mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.