->Cucumber 04 <-

6 or 8 servings. 4 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded

salt

1 piece wakame seaweed (about 1 cup soaked). (Optional)

1/2 cup rice vinegar, or distilled vinegar

2 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 Tbsp. mirin, or sweet sherry

Slice cucumbers very thinly on a diagonal. Place in a bowl and salt moderately. Set aside for 20 minutes. Drain, rinse with

water, squeeze gently to remove excess moisture. Add Wakame,

chopped coarsely, and dressing ingredients. Toss and heap a small

amount into center of tiny salad bowls.