Cucumber Noodles

Photo: flickr user FotoosVanRobin

Ingredients

2 lrgs cucumbers peeled, halved

lengthwise, and seeded

1 lrg carrot peeled, and cut

into thin matchsticks, abt 2" in length

cup rice wine vinegar

cup chopped green onions

2 teaspoons minced gingerroot

1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

1 teaspoon sugar

teaspoon red pepper flakes

teaspoon salt

Preparation

With a mandoline or sharp vegetable peeler, cut the cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons that look like noodles. Combine the cucumbers in a large bowl with the remaining ingredients and toss well. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour (but not longer so the cucumbers do not get soggy).

This recipe yields 4 servings.