method
1. Halve the cucumber, trim the ends, cut it into 5 cm (2 in) lengths, then into stick-like pieces.
2. Sprinkle with salt and after 30 minutes squeeze to drain off any excess liquid.
3. Fry the cucumber and two-thirds of the onion in hot sesame oil without browning.
4. Add chilli powder and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the soy sauce, sugar to taste and the sesame seeds.
5. Turn onto a serving dish and leave for 2 - 3 hours so that the flavours blend.
6. Serve sprinkled with the remaining spring onions
serving amount
serves 4 - 6
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