JAPANESE STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD

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Once upon a time I had a similar recipe from Cooks Illustrated, but can't seem to find it. This is the closest I can come from memory. It's pretty good (pat on back...) but something is not quite the same. The amount of red pepper is for average heat - adjust to your taste! COOKING TIME IS REFRIGERATION TIME.

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Japanese

Time 1h7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cucumber, about 8 inches
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon mirin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Wash cucumber very well, or peel it.
  • Cut cucumber in half crosswise and then in half lengthwise. Remove seeds.
  • Thinly slice cucumber and place in a glass bowl.
  • Thickness depends on how crisp you want the cucumbers to be when finished. Thicker = Crisper, but Thinner = Yummier!
  • Place remaining ingredients into a magic bullet jar or a small food processor bowl. Process for about 30 seconds or until the mint looks like small specks.
  • Pour marinade over sliced cucumbers, mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • To serve, I usually place in individual shallow white prep bowls or little japanese ceramic serving dishes, spooning a little bit of the marinade over the top.

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