Instructions

1. Wash the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds out with a spoon.
2. Then cut the cucumber into half cm slices. Put them in a sieve, season with salt and leave to sweat for a couple of hours.
3. Dry-fry the sesame seeds (i.e. without oil) and put them aside.
4. Peel and chop the ginger and the garlic then, using a pestle and mortal, crush into a course paste.
5. Mix the vinegar with the sugar until clear. Add the oil and garlic paste, toss well.
6. Wipe the cucumber pieces with kitchen towel and scatter them into a serving dish. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and pour the sauce over.
7. Cut the nori sheets into 1 x 2-cm strips, add these to the cucumber. Mix well.
8. Just before serving sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.