Ingredients

• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sake
• 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 fresh red Thai chili, finely chopped
• 4 salmon fillets, (6 ounces each)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, diced
• 1/4 cup finely sliced green onion
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil

Instructions

1. Combine first seven ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Preheat grill. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Brush with the glaze during the last 1 minute of cooking.
2. Combine cucumber, onion, vinegar and oil in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit 30 minutes.