Saifun Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

2 bundles saifun (bean thread) noodles

2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Optional

thin carrot strips or green onion

Directions

Place saifun noodles in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let soak 5–7 minutes until soft, then drain and rinse with cold water.

Slice cucumbers thinly (a mandoline works great). Pat dry to remove excess moisture.

In a small bowl, whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

Toss noodles and cucumbers together in a mixing bowl.

Pour dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and optional carrot or green onion on top.

Chill 10–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.