Japanese Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups Japanese or Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for serving

Directions

1. In a large bowl, add the cucumbers and the salt and toss to combine.

2. Let the cucumbers stand for 10 minutes.

   Step 3 –In a small bowl, add the rice vinegar, the sugar, and the soy sauce and whisk to combine.

   Step 4 –Pour the cucumbers into a colander and pour the excess liquid out of the bowl.

   Step 5 –Use your hands to squeeze the remaining liquid out of the cucumbers.

   Step 6 –Return the cucumbers to the large bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over top. Toss to combine.

   Step 7 –Let the salad stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.

   Step 8 –Serve the salad sprinkled with the sesame seeds.