Chinese Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber (about 8 oz (250g), Japanese or regular cucumber)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon Chinese rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the cucumber thoroughly under cold running water and cut off the ends. If using a Japanese cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise. If using a regular cucumber, quarter it lengthwise.

2. 2

   Use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds, then pat the cucumber pieces dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Slice the cucumber diagonally into bite-sized pieces.

4. 4

   Transfer the cucumber into a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and mix well. Let it sit for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Drain any excess water, then add sugar and Chinese rice vinegar. Stir to combine.

6. 6

   Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.