Naing Kuk

Description

 * Yield: 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 medium cucumbers
 * 2 tbsp light soy sauce
 * 1½ tbsp white vinegar
 * 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
 * ½ tsp sugar, granulated
 * ½ tsp chili powder
 * 1½ tsp sesame oil
 * 5 cups chicken stock
 * 2 tsp white sesame seeds

Directions

 * 1) Peel the cucumbers and slice very thinly.
 * 2) Place in a dish and add the soy sauce, vinegar, green onions, sugar, chili powder and sesame oil.
 * 3) Set aside for 1 hour, then add the chicken stock.
 * 4) Toast the sesame seeds in a small pan over medium heat until they turn golden and begin to pop, then grind finely.
 * 5) Transfer the soup to a tureen and sprinkle on the sesame seeds.
 * 6) Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.