Cucumber and Seaweed Salad

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Ingredients:

• Dried Wakame Seaweed Flakes – 2 tblsp
• Cucumbers – 2
• Spring Onions – 2, sliced
• Salt as per taste

For the Dressing:

• Sesame Oil – 2 tblsp
• Light Soy Sauce – 1 1/4 tblsp
• Rice Vinegar – 1 1/4 tblsp
• Sugar – 1 1/2 tsp
• Red Chilli Flakes – 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. Soak the seaweed in cold water until it softens and expands.
2. Using a peeler, shave the cucumber into fine long strips, discarding the seeds.
3. In a bowl, mix the cucumber strips, spring onions and drained seaweed.
4. To make the dressing, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and chilli flakes in a small bowl.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad.
6. Add salt to taste and mix well.
7. Cover and chill for 20  minutes before serving.