Ingredients

1 tbsp EVOO

2 shallots, sliced

1/4 cup sliced basil leaves

3 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped

1-1/4 cups plain yogurt, reserve 1/4 cup

1 tbsp sea salt

2 tbsp yuzu (Asian markets)

1 tbsp shicimi (Japanese spice)

Preparation

Heat olive oil on meidum in saute pan. When hot, add shallots. Saute for 5 mins, reomove from heat. Place shallots, basil cucumbers, yogurt (except reserved amount), sea salt, and yuzu in blender, blend 3 mins, place in refrigerator to chill. Pour into bowl, sprinkle w/shichimi and top w/remaining yogurt.