- 1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- an adjustable-blade slicer
- Very thinly slice zucchini with slicer and place in a large sieve set over a bowl. Toss zucchini with 3/4 tsp salt and drain 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blanch snow peas in a pot of boiling salted water (2 Tbsp salt for 4 qt water) 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge snow peas into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
- Rinse zucchini under cold running water, then press gently to remove any excess liquid. Pat dry.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes, then cool.
- Stir together remaining ingredients in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved, then toss with vegetables and sesame seeds.