Cucumber salad recipe | Good Food

Cucumber salad

50g sesame seeds
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
3 tbsp dashi
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1 large cucumber

Method

step 1
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden, then crush 40g with the sugar using a pestle and mortar. Mix well with the soy sauce and dashi until you have a smooth dressing.
step 2
Cut the cucumber down the centre lengthways. Using a teaspoon, remove and discard the seeds. Cut into batons about 6cm long. Stir the dressing through, then sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds.