Japanese Cucumber Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large English cucumber or 2 Japanese cucumbers
• ½ tablespoon salt
• ½ tablespoon sugar , or more
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Thinly slice the cucumber. You can do it either by hand or using a food processor. Rub the slices with salt and drain for 5 minutes in a colander. Rinse under cold running water and squeeze them tightly to remove water. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the dressing to the cucumber slices, sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix well. Enjoy!