Noah Oliphant :: Recipes :: Asian Cucumber Salad

Simple quick pickle. Great with salmon.

Yield: 4
Prep time: Under 15 Minutes
Cook Time: Under 15 Minutes
Course: Side Dishes/Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Cucumber
• 2 Carrots
• 1 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
• Dash or two of Chili Oil (Optional)
• Dash or two of Sesame Oil (Optional)
• 1/4 Cup Peanut Oil
• Tsp Five Spice
• Salt and Pepper

Instructions:
Cut the cucumber into very thin slices.  No need to cut off the skin.
Make strips out of the carrots using a vegetable peeler.

In a small bowl whisk together all the remaining ingredients.  Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Throw the veggies in a bowl and add the dressing.  Let them sit at least 30 minutes to pickle.