Gourmet Magazines Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Bring vinegar and sugar to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then cool to room temperature. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Cut cucumber lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick ribbons using a mandoline or other manual slicer. Toss cucumber with dressing and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• With a mandoline or other manual slicer or vegetable peeler cut cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons.
• In a bowl toss cucumber ribbons with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Chill salad, covered, until cold, at least 15 minutes, and up to 1 hour.

Steps:

• Bring vinegar and sugar to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then cool to room temperature. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Cut cucumber lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick ribbons using a mandoline or other manual slicer. Toss cucumber with dressing and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Place cucumber in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Toss well. Drain for 20 minutes. Combine cucumber and bell pepper in a medium bowl.
• Combine vinegar, ginger, and oil, stirring with a whisk. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss gently to coat. Stir in crushed red pepper and black pepper.

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler or a mandolin, cut the cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons.
• Slice the radishes thinly.
• In a large bowl, toss the cucumber ribbons with the sliced radishes, chives, rice wine vinegar and the oil.
• Chill.

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Add cucumber and red pepper; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with sesame seeds.