Smoked Salmon And Asian Cucumber Salad Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cucumber, peeled seeded and cut into 2-inch julienne strips
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated, peeled
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly and cooled
1/4 cup scallion, finely chopped
1 pinch sugar (optional)
salt (to taste)
white pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
white and black sesame seed, toasted for garnish (optional)
12 ounces smoked salmon, sliced paper thin
1 bunch chives (optional)

Preparation

For Asian Cucumber Salad:
In a bowl toss cucumber julienne with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
Chill at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
To make rolls:
Trim the smoked salmon slices to form about 40 strips approximately 2x4-inches each.
Lay a bundle of cucumber strips (shake off excess dressing) at one end and roll up securely.
Place seam side down on a tray, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Garnish with sesame seeds.
**I think I will try to tie these up with a stem of chive -- ?