How to Make The Addictive Cucumber Salad with Aji Amarillo, Sesame and Crispy Quinoa
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Details
Prep time 5mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 1
Recipe
Aji Amarillo Sesame Sauce
- 3 tablespoons aji amarillo paste
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil
- 1 tablespoon white miso
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic,
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
For the cucumber
- 1 seedless cucumber,
- 1/ 2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or sesame oil
- Kosher salt to taste
For the Aji Amarillo Sauce
Method
Step 1
Place all of the ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. Adjust the consistency with a bit of water if necessary and season to taste with salt or MSG.
For the Crispy Quinoa Topping
Method
Step 1
Add 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa to a 12 inch nonstick skillet with 1 teaspoon oil. Toss to coast and cook on low heat until moisture has evaporated and quinoa is crispy. This may take up to 30 minutes.
Step 2
Once golden brown and crispy, remove from heat and transfer to a bowl and season to taste with salt.
To Assemble
Method
Step 1
Using a vegetable peeler, shave three sides of the cucumber lengthwise leaving an inch or so in between strips. Lightly perforate the exposed cucumber flesh with a fork and set aside.
Step 2
Drizzle prepared sauce over the top and garnish with crispy quinoa and toasted sesame seeds.