Cucumber Salad

I can typically get my older son to eat cucumbers without a problem. This raw salad nicely accompanies Asian-themed dishes.

Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl. Season with vinegar, soy sauce, five spice powder, white pepper and salt. Toss to coat, then taste seasonings. Adjust as necessary.
Quick Tips
1. I like my cucumbers only partially peeled. To do so, run a vegetable peeler along the length of the cucumber skipping alternating sections. It will look striped.
2. Five spice powder is blend of spices used in Asian cooking. It includes star anise, cinnamon, cloves, Sichuan pepper and ground fennel seeds.
3. This dish is spiced, but not spicy. If you’d care for more heat, crank up the five spice as needed. You might also consider adding a bit of crushed red pepper.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 4