Taiwanese Sesame Cucumbers

Name: Taiwanese Sesame Cucumbers
Ingredients: 3 seedless cucumbers, chilled in the freezer for 10 minutes; 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 4 scallions, coarsely chopped

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 seedless cucumbers, chilled in the freezer for 10 minutes
1/2 cup toasted sesame oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
Kosher salt
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 scallions, coarsely chopped

Directions

1

Cut the cucumbers lengthwise into eighths, then cut them crosswise into 2-inch-long sticks. In a large bowl, combine the sesame oil, vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Add the cucumbers and toss well. Let stand for 10 minutes, tossing a few times.
2

In a mini food processor, combine the sesame seeds, crushed red pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Process until the sesame seeds are coarsely chopped. Add half of the mixture to the cucumbers and toss well. Arrange the cucumbers on a platter. Sprinkle with the remaining sesame seed mixture and the scallions and serve.