How to Make The Addictive Cucumber Salad with Aji Amarillo, Sesame and Crispy Quinoa
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Recipe

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.