Persian Cucumbers

Directions

  1. 1Cut your cucumbers to preference; thinly slice them using a mandolin or chop them up.
  2. 2Add one to two teaspoons of brown sugar.
  3. 3Add a tablespoon of rice vinegar.
  4. 4Add a tablespoon of sesame oil.
  5. 5Add Korean chili flakes (gochugaru flakes).
  6. 6Add toasted sesame seeds to your taste.
  7. 7Add a tablespoon of soy sauce or liquid aminos.
  8. 8Mix the ingredients together.
  9. 9Let the mixture sit for at least an hour before eating, or ideally overnight.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Persian cucumbers
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp gochugaru flakes
  • 1 T rice vinegar
  • 1 T sesame oil
  • 1 T soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

mandolin

Tips

  • If you don't have chili flakes, you can omit them.
  • Let it sit at least an hour before eating, or even overnight.
  • Toasted sesame seeds must be used.