First, peel the cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds with a teaspoon.
Cut the cucumber into small slices. Place these on a serving plate.
Whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar and salt for the dressing in a bowl. Pour the hot water over it and mix until the sugar is dissolved. Let the dressing cool slightly and then pour over the cucumber slices.
Slice the shallots into thin slices and sprinkle over the cucumbers.
Cover the cucumber salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate before serving.
Preparation Tip:
This sweet and sour cucumber salad goes very well with curry dishes!
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