Chinese cucumber salad

The crisp coolness of marinated cucumber makes this Asian salad a real treat on a hot summer day

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 large English cucumber, peeled

Salt

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

45ml (3 tbsp) red wine vinegar

15ml (1 tbsp) Chinese soy sauce

30ml (2 tbsp) sesame oil

30ml (2 tbsp) brown sugar

3cm fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated

1 small dried red chilli, crumbled

Method:

1) Slice the cucumber in half lengthways. Using a teaspoon, scrape the seeds out and cut into 2cm thick pieces.

2) Place in a colander, sprinkle with salt and allow to stand for 30 minutes.

3) Rinse well, dry and place in a serving dish.

4) Whisk together the remaining ingredients to make a sauce and pour over the cucumber. Cover and allow to stand for a couple of hours in the fridge. Serve cold.