Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Green Tea Marinated Cucumbers


Here the green tea works with sesame oil and rice wine vinegar as a low-oil dressing. This is a good relish with hot rice and grilled beef or tofu.

Green Tea Vinaigrette:

1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
1 Cup Strong Celestial Seasonings Authentic Green Tea
1 Teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 Teaspoon Shredded, Dried Seaweed, If Available, Or 1 Dash Hot
Pepper Sauce
3 Small Cucumbers, Sliced Into Chunks

Directions :

1. To make green tea, pour hot but not boiling water over teabags and steep for five minutes. 
2. Use one teabag for every 8 ounces (1 cup) of hot water. 
3. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients, and toss with cucumbers. 
4. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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