cool and crisp — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber, peeled *
• 1 large shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons peeled and finely grated fresh ginger root
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh mint
• Toasted sesame seeds