Chikuwa and Cucumber Sesame Salad

Steps

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1. 1
   Slice the onion thinly along the grain. Place in a bowl with water and add about half a teaspoon of vinegar, then let sit for about 10 minutes.
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2. 2
   Trim both ends of the cucumber and slice thinly. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and massage, then let sit for about 5 minutes.
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3. 3
   Cut the chikuwa into pieces about 1 cm wide.
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   Drain the onion well and squeeze out excess moisture. Rinse the cucumber, drain thoroughly, and use a paper towel to completely remove the moisture.
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   In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, chicken stock powder, and grated garlic, stirring well.
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   Add the drained onion, cucumber, and chikuwa pieces to the dressing and toss well to combine.
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   Finish with sesame oil, ground sesame seeds, and white sesame seeds. Toss thoroughly and taste, adjusting the seasoning to your preference.
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