Spicy Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

European cucumbers peeled in strips, halved lengthwise, seeded, sliced

1

kosher salt for salting cucumbers, optional

2/3 tbsp

soy sauce

1 1/3 tsp

rice vinegar unseasoned

1 1/3 tbsp

chili garlic sauce

1 1/3 tbsp

garlic minced

2/3 tsp

monkfruit sweetener

1 1/3 tbsp

sesame oil Asian

2/3 tbsp

sesame seeds toasted

1 1/3 tsp

Method

1. 01Peel strips of skin from cucumbers and cut in half lengthwise. Scrape out seeds with a sharp spoon if large, then slice.
2. 02Put cucumbers and salt in a colander and let drain for 30 minutes.30 min
3. 03Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, monkfruit sweetener, and sesame oil. Taste and adjust as needed.
4. 04Wipe cucumbers dry with paper towels to remove water and salt.
5. 05Toss cucumbers with dressing.
6. 06Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over high heat for 30 seconds, then sprinkle over salad.
7. 07Serve immediately.