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Friday
Feb132009

CUCUMBER "NOODLE" GINGER SALAD 

This is a delicious & refreshing summer side dish. 

2 cucumbers 
2 tablespoons rice vinegar 
2 teaspoons sesame oil 
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 
1/2 teaspoon sugar 
1 teaspoon soy sauce 
1/4 teaspoon grated ginger 
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, to garnish 

Peel cucumber and discard skin. Continue using peeler, making long, lengthwise cuts to make ‘noodles’. Peel, rotating cucumber until you reach the core of seeds. Discard seeds. Drain noodles in a colander while preparing dressing. Whisk all other ingredients together. Squeeze noodles to get rid of excess moisture. Toss with dressing and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.