SESAME CUCUMBER NOODLES

​Serves 3 to 4
 
6 large firm cucumbers
 
3 – 4 tablespoons lite-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons unflavored rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce (sriracha)
2 cloves of garlic, pressed or minced
⅓ cup tahini sauce (see note)
 
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
4 to 5 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
 

1. Spiralize the cucumbers and place them in a paper towel lined colander.  Place another paper towel on top of the cucumbers and put a heavy bowl on top to gently squeeze out any excess moisture.
2. Whisk together soy sauce, oil, vinegar, honey, chili sauce, garlic and tahini in a 3 to 4 cup measuring cup.  If you have a emulsifier, this is an opportune time to use it.
3. Place the cucumber strands in a large serving bowl.  Spoon or pour in a small amount of the sesame sauce onto the cucumber and using a couple of forks, gently toss the cucumbers and sauce together.  Continue to add sauce until the cucumber is lightly dressed but not drenched in it.
4. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and the scallions on top and serve.

 
NOTE: In a pinch you can substitute a creamy peanut butter for the tahini.