Ingredients: 150 gram package somen noodles 4 scallions, chopped 1 cucumber* sliced 4 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sake 1 tablespoon miso (your choice) 2 inch knob fresh ginger, finely grated sesame seeds to taste Directions: Cook somen in boiling water for about 2 minutes. Drain […]
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Creamy Cucumber Salad with Thyme
Ingredients:16 oz low fat sour cream4 medium to large cucumbers, sliced or diced3 tablespoons thyme, minced1 teaspoon celery seed3 bulbs of green onions OR 1 small onion, mincedsaltpepper Directions:In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover tightly and refrigerate 1 hour to 1 day before serving. The cucumbers might release some moisture-this is okay, it […]
Dill (Refrigerator) Pickles
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb small pickling cucumbers (like Kirby), cut in half lengthwise 2 cups white distilled vinegar 2 cups cold water 4 cloves garlic, sliced 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon dill seed* 1 tablespoon mustard seed* 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon celery seed fresh dill Directions: Evenly divide the garlic, dill and […]
Cucumber Sesame Salad
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce toasted sesame seeds Directions: Mix together sauce and oil. Toss with cucumbers. Sprinkle with healthy amount of sesame seeds. Chill 1/2 hour before serving.
Red Onion and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 3 red onions, chopped or sliced 3 cucumbers, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh chives 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/4 cup canola oil pinch crushed red pepper black pepper Directions: In a colander, lightly salt cucumbers and allow to drain in sink 10 minutes. Whisk together ginger, […]