Cucumber Slicing Technique for a Lively Texture

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   Lightly salt and gently roll cucumber on a cutting board.

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   Slice the cucumber into 2-3 mm rounds, cutting almost all the way through but leaving them attached on one side.

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   Don't worry if you cut all the way through.

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   With the attached side on the bottom, slice lengthwise.

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   Cut into 2-3 cm sections and place in water (lightly salted to taste).

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   Drain and arrange on a serving platter.

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   I served them with a miso dip.

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   Also check out my technique for keeping cucumbers a vivid green: (Recipe: 1187114).

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   These were sliced at an angle, so they bend a little.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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