Cucumbers with Kimchi Dressing, Roasted Peanuts and Currants (v)

A great combo of chilled cucumbers, spicy dressing, salty peanuts and pops of sweet currants.

2 telegraph cucumbers, halved lengthways and seeds scooped out

2 teaspoons regular salt

1/3 cup currants soaked in warm water for 10 minutes

½ cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped

lime wedges to garnish ½ cup packed kimchi 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons sriracha chilli sauce

2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Chop the cucumbers in irregular shapes. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with the salt and toss together. Transfer to a sieve and leave for 20 minutes to drain.

DRESSING: Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and bright orange. It will be thick.

TO SERVE: Pat the cucumbers dry on kitchen towels. Drain the currants. Toss the cucumbers with half each of the dressing, currants and peanuts then transfer to a serving bowl. Scatter over the remaining currants and peanuts. Serve the remaining dressing separately. SERVES 4-6