Toasted Sesame Radishes

Photo: Alli Shircliff

Ingredients

3 radishes, cleaned and thinly sliced with mandoline or knife

whole cucumber, thinly sliced with mandoline or knife

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

Red pepper flakes to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Preparation

Thinly slice the radishes and cucumbers with mandoline or carefully with knife. Toss into medium sized bowl. Set aside. Heat a small saute pan. Add the sesame and mustard seeds. Toss frequently until they become fragrant and slightly browned. Turn off heat and set aside.

Whisk the vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and whisk well. Pour in the sesame and mustard seeds. Whisk. Pour over the radishes and cucumbers. Toss and coat evenly. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Toss again. Serve immediately as a light first course or alongside sushi or appetizers.