This is a side dish to serve with any Chinese entree that doesn’t itself contain vinegar – the ideal pairing would be duck, Tungpo Pork, or other rich dish with a relatively high fat content.
1 large cucumber
1 1/2 T vinegar
1 1/2 T sugar
2 tsp. Chinese soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
Peel the cucumber and cut in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds, so that you have two boat-like halves. Slice the cucumber halves in 1/8″ slices. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve all the sugar. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the cucumber slices and mix well to coat each piece. Serve the cucumber in individual small bowls for each diner, with just a bit of the dressing spooned over.
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