- Thinly slice cucumber. Place into a mixing bowl and add salt. Stir the cucumbers to evenly distribute salt. Let it sitĀ for 10 minutes.Ā ā
- Drain the liquid that has been pulled from the cucumbers. Add sugar, vinegar, and water. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Let it sit for 30 minutes.Ā ā
- Drain and squeeze out the cucumbers. Add sesame oil and sesame seeds to finish.Ā Ā ā
- Heat up charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat or about 425ĀŗF. Season salmon collars lightly with salt to tasteĀ and place on the grill. Allow the salmon to sear for 2 minutes on both sides, brushing on the first layer of Takumi to avoid burning on each side.Ā ā
- Brush on another light layer ofĀ Takumi onto both sides after searing is complete. Cook an additional 1 minute perĀ side, then brush on another coat of Takumi and cookĀ for 2 more minutes.Ā ā
- Take collars off the grill and brush on more TakumiĀ to finish. Ā
Recipe created in partnership withĀ @outdoorcheflife.


