Cold Cucumber Rice-Paper Noodles

Steps

1. 1

   Using a vegetable peeler, shave the cucumber lengthwise into very thin, wide ribbons. Continue until you have noodle-like cucumber strips.

2. 2

   Pour warm water into a shallow dish. Briefly soak one rice-paper wrapper at a time until it softens and becomes pliable; do not leave it submerged longer than necessary or it may become difficult to handle.

3. 3

   Lay the softened rice-paper wrappers slightly overlapping one another to create a larger sheet. Add the cucumber ribbons down the center.

4. 4

   Fold the sides of the rice paper over the cucumber, then roll it up firmly into a single wrapped bundle. Repeat with additional wrappers or cucumber as needed.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine the black vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, chili powder, and sesame oil. Stir until evenly mixed.

6. 6

   Transfer the cucumber rice-paper bundle to a bowl and toss or coat it with the sauce. Serve immediately while the rice paper is chewy and the cucumber is crisp.