Wasabi Cucumber Salad

• teaspoons dry wasabi powder (or to taste)↗1 1⁄2
• cucumbers or 1 English cucumber2
• tablespoons rice wine vinegar↗2
• teaspoons sugar↗2
• teaspoon sesame oil↗1
• teaspoon salt & freshly ground black pepper1
• scallions, thinly sliced↗2
• tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (or use black sesame seeds)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix the wasabi with 1/2 teaspoon warm water in the bottom of a mixing bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Peel the cucumbers, cut each one in half lengthwise, and use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out the seeds. slice thinly widthwise.( if using english hothouse just cut in half lengthwise and slice thinly).

3. 3

   Add the vinegar and sugar to the wasabi and whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Whisk in the sesame oil, salt and pepper. Just before serving, add the cucumbers, green onion, and sesame seeds to the dressing and mix well.