MAKES 2 CUPS Julienned carrots and sliced cucumbers take on fresh-tart flavor when left for a couple of hours or refrigerated for a few days in a spicy-tangy tamari marinade.
Ingredients
1cupcarrot matchsticks
1cup1/8-inch-thick sliced cucumbers
3tablespoonstamari
1tablespoonmirin
1tablespoonrice wine vinegar
2teaspoonssesame seeds
Juice of 1 lemon
Pinchof red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a bowl or jar, combine all of the ingredients and stir to coat. Let rest for at least 2 hours.