Szechuan Cucumbers

A fiery-spiced fresh cucumber salad, Szechuan-style.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Cooking Directions:

1. Place cucumber slices in medium serving bowl, set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, cilantro, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt and sesame oil, mix well.
3. Pour dressing over cucumber slices and toss well. Cover and let rest at room temperature up to 4 hours.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.