Pickled Cucumber

• 75 g (2⅔ oz) white sugar
• 75 ml (2¼

Place all of the ingredients, except the oil and cucumber, in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Pass through a fine sieve, then whisk in the sesame oil.

When ready to serve, cut the cucumber into 3 cm (