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Cucumbers with Scallions & Chili Oil

Ingredients:

1 pound painted serpent cucumbers, chopped in ½-inch chunks

1 teaspoon salt, plus more

4 scallions, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Chili oil

Directions:

1. Place cucumbers in a colander; toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to drain excess liquid.
2. Transfer cucumbers to a medium bowl and toss with scallions, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Drizzle with chili oil.