Ingredients

• ●2 medium cucumbers
• ●2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• ●1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ●1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ●1 teaspoon sugar
• ●1 clove garlic
• ●0.5 teaspoon ginger
• ●pinch red pepper flakes
• ●0.25 cup shallots
• ●1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Thinly slice the cucumbers.
2. 2In a bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and ginger. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
3. 3In a bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers with the dressing to coat evenly.
4. 4For the best flavor, let the salad marinate for 10-15 minutes. However, you can serve it immediately if you're short on time.
5. 5Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds and sliced shallots. Serve chilled.