Tataki Kyuri

Cucumber with sesame oil

Ingredients

• Cucumber (thin Japanese) about 5

• Sesame oil 2 tbsp

• Garlic 1 tsp (1-2 pieces, slice or grind)

• Ginger 1 tsp (1cm long, slice or grind))

• Hot pepper 1-2 (optional)

• Soy sauce 70cc (1/3 Japanese cup)

• Vinegar 70cc (1/3 Japanese cup)

• Mirin 50cc (optional)

• Water 70cc (1/3 Japanese cup)

Directions

1. Hit and chop cucumber with the backside of a knife (so the flavor sinks in)

2. In a small pan, heat up the mixture of sesame oil, garlic, and ginger

3. Add hot pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar to boil

4. Add water and mirin and boil for a while

5. Pour on the cucumber

6. Ready in a few hours

7. Keep in refrigerator for up to several days

Note

Recipe from H san :)