Salmon and Qukes Rice Bowl

Total time: 25 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2x 250g Qukes baby cucumbers
• 6 spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths
• 40g crystalised ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp of black and white sesame seeds
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• Dumplings, spring rolls or steamed bao buns, optional to serve

Chilli Oil Dressing:

• 4 tbsp chilli oil
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp caster sugar

Method

1. Cut the Qukes baby cucumbers in half and place in a bowl.
2. For the dressing, combine the chilli oil, rice vinegar and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the Qukes baby cucumbers and stir gently to coat. Stand for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cut the green onions into matchsticks and place in a bowl of iced water. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes (this makes them curl) then drain well.
4. To serve, spoon the Qukes and chilli oil dressing onto a serving plate. Top with ginger, green onions and sesame seeds. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve with pot stickers, dumplings, spring rolls or steamed bao buns.

   Recipe by Perfection