5 minute Japanese Cucumber Pickles Recipe('Kyuri no shoyu-zuke)

Here is a super easy 5 minute Japanese cucumber pickles recipe. It's actually more like a mini salad than pickles. Great for summer or anytime. A healthy last minute side dish.








Serves 4      20 cal./serving

Ingredients:

• 1-2 cucumbers
• 1 tsp. white sesame seeds
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 5 rounded Tbsp. loose bonito flakes(hana-katsuo/katsuo-bushi)
• 1 tsp. sesame oil(optional)

Directions:

1. Toast sesame seeds. Partially peel and seeds cucumber, then quarter lengthwise. Cut into bite size wedges. Pat with a dry cloth to remove excess water.
2. Combine cucumber, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and bonito flakes in a bowl. Add a little sesame oil for extra taste. Mix well.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.