Makes 1.23 litres | 20g per portion = approx. 61 portions

PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PEANUT & SESAME

A crisp, refreshing cucumber salad layered with creamy peanut dressing, aromatic herbs and a crunchy sesame crumb, balancing sweet, sour, salt and heat.

INGREDIENTS

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PEANUT DRESSING FOR CUCUMBER

300g peanut butter or tahini

100g toasted sesame seeds

100g white miso paste

30g caster sugar

2g salt

200g soy sauce

200g rice wine, cider or white wine vinegar

200g sesame oil

200g water

5 cloves garlic, finely chopped

     +    
CUCUMBER SPAGHETTI

(Cut into long spaghetti strips using a Japanese slicer)

1.6 litres water

400ml white wine

170g rice vinegar

50g mirin

120g caster sugar

40g salt

40g fresh mint

40g fresh dill

24 black peppercorns

5 bay leaves

1.5kg baby cucumbers, sliced 1mm thick from end to end
(skin left on, then cut into thin strips)

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SESAME & PEANUT CRUMB

200g plain toasted peanuts

200g toasted sesame seeds

Zest of 4 limes

6g coarse sea salt

3g finely crushed black pepper

3g smoked paprika

2g cayenne pepper

60g soft brown sugar

80g butter, melted

     +    
ASSEMBLY – ONE SALAD

50g pickled cucumber

20g peanut & sesame dressing

15g sesame & peanut crumb

5 mint leaves, ripped

8 coriander leaves, ripped

Fresh lime zest, to finish

Method

     +    
PEANUT DRESSING FOR CUCUMBER

Place all ingredients into a bowl and whisk together.

Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth and fully emulsified.

Check seasoning and set aside until needed.

     +    
CUCUMBER SPAGHETTI

Place the water, wine, vinegars, mirin, sugar, salt, peppercorns and bay leaves into a pan and bring to a simmer.

Remove from the heat, then add the mint and dill leaves.

Leave the liquor to cool completely.

Once cool, add the cucumber strips and sous-vide to impregnate the cucumber 3–4 times.

Refrigerate for 24 hours before using.

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SESAME & PEANUT CRUMB

Lightly crush the toasted peanuts and sesame seeds.

Mix with all remaining ingredients in a bowl until evenly combined.

Spread onto a silicone or plastic baking mat.

Bake at 160°C for 10 minutes until lightly golden.

Allow to cool, then break into a coarse crumb.

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ASSEMBLY – ONE SALAD

Place the pickled cucumber into a bowl.

Spoon over the dressing and gently coat.

Sprinkle over the sesame & peanut crumb.

Finish with fresh herbs and a little lime zest.

Makes 1.23 litres | 20g per portion = approx. 61 portions

PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PEANUT & SESAME

A crisp, refreshing cucumber salad layered with creamy peanut dressing, aromatic herbs and a crunchy sesame crumb, balancing sweet, sour, salt and heat.

INGREDIENTS

   +  &nbsp
PEANUT DRESSING FOR CUCUMBER

300g peanut butter or tahini

100g toasted sesame seeds

100g white miso paste

30g caster sugar

2g salt

200g soy sauce

200g rice wine, cider or white wine vinegar

200g sesame oil

200g water

5 cloves garlic, finely chopped

   +   
CUCUMBER SPAGHETTI

(Cut into long spaghetti strips using a Japanese slicer)

1.6 litres water

400ml white wine

170g rice vinegar

50g mirin

120g caster sugar

40g salt

40g fresh mint

40g fresh dill

24 black peppercorns

5 bay leaves

1.5kg baby cucumbers, sliced 1mm thick from end to end
(skin left on, then cut into thin strips)

   +   
SESAME & PEANUT CRUMB

200g plain toasted peanuts

200g toasted sesame seeds

Zest of 4 limes

6g coarse sea salt

3g finely crushed black pepper

3g smoked paprika

2g cayenne pepper

60g soft brown sugar

80g butter, melted

   +  &nbsp
ASSEMBLY – ONE SALAD

50g pickled cucumber

20g peanut & sesame dressing

15g sesame & peanut crumb

5 mint leaves, ripped

8 coriander leaves, ripped

Fresh lime zest, to finish

Method

   +   
PEANUT DRESSING FOR CUCUMBER

Place all ingredients into a bowl and whisk together.

Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth and fully emulsified.

Check seasoning and set aside until needed.

   +   
CUCUMBER SPAGHETTI

Place the water, wine, vinegars, mirin, sugar, salt, peppercorns and bay leaves into a pan and bring to a simmer.

Remove from the heat, then add the mint and dill leaves.

Leave the liquor to cool completely.

Once cool, add the cucumber strips and sous-vide to impregnate the cucumber 3–4 times.

Refrigerate for 24 hours before using.

   +   
SESAME & PEANUT CRUMB

Lightly crush the toasted peanuts and sesame seeds.

Mix with all remaining ingredients in a bowl until evenly combined.

Spread onto a silicone or plastic baking mat.

Bake at 160°C for 10 minutes until lightly golden.

Allow to cool, then break into a coarse crumb.

   +   
ASSEMBLY – ONE SALAD

Place the pickled cucumber into a bowl.

Spoon over the dressing and gently coat.

Sprinkle over the sesame & peanut crumb.

Finish with fresh herbs and a little lime zest.

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