Bamboo Zen celery cucumber (Print Version)

Minimalist appetizer with crisp celery and cucumber sticks, garnished with sesame seeds and herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers
02 - 4 large celery stalks

→ Garnish

03 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
04 - 1 tablespoon light soy sauce or tamari
05 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
06 - Fresh mint or basil leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash the cucumbers and celery stalks thoroughly.
02 - Trim the ends off the cucumbers and celery.
03 - Slice the cucumbers and celery into uniform sticks approximately 4 to 5 inches long.
04 - Arrange the vegetable sticks vertically and horizontally on a serving platter to mimic minimalist bamboo structures.
05 - Optionally sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves for aroma and visual appeal.
06 - Serve chilled alongside a small bowl containing a mixture of soy sauce and rice vinegar for dipping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes flat, which means you can throw it together right before guests arrive without breaking a sweat.
  • The satisfying crunch feels indulgent even though it's basically vegetables, making you feel both sophisticated and guilt-free.
  • Every element is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb, so you can serve it to anyone without second-guessing.
02 -
  • Soak your cut vegetables in ice water for ten minutes before serving if you want them almost aggressively crisp—this is the difference between good and crave-it-again.
  • The arrangement is half the recipe; a beautiful platter makes people taste with their eyes first, which primes them to enjoy every bite more.
03 -
  • Invest in one truly sharp knife and spend thirty seconds cutting these vegetables properly—dull blades bruise the vegetables and rob them of their crunch.
  • Keep the vegetables cold until the moment of service, and they'll stay crisp and snappy even if people are a bit slow reaching for them.
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