6Persian cucumbers, unpeeled, scrubbed, and cut into 1/3 in [8 mm] slices on the bias
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbspmirin
2 Tbsprice wine vinegar
1tsphoney
1/8tspChinese five-spice powder, plus more as needed
Kosher salt
¼cup[8 g] chopped fresh mint
2tspblack sesame seeds
Instructions
Combine the cucumbers, onion, mirin, vinegar, honey, five-spice powder, and a generous pinch of salt ina large bowl. Toss and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes. Toss in the mint and sesame seeds just before serving, and season with additional salt or five-spice powder as desired. Serve, or transfer toan airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.