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Cucumber Salad with Coriander Seed

Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad with Coriander Seed
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: cucumber, salad
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar or other mild vinegar like champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed crushed in mortal and pestle
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • .25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  • Using a mandolin, or a sharp knife, slice the cucumber to 1/8"-1-4" thick into a bowl. Toss the cucumbers with salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes. After that time, drain off any water that has accumulated in the bottom of the bowl.
  • Place drained cucumbers in a bowl and add the vinegar, sesame oil, coriander seed, sugar, pepper, and dill. Toss to combine and chill for at least 30 minutes before eating.