Cut <quantity>1</quantity> small dried red chili pepper into very small pieces with a pair of scissors

Add <quantity>6<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of miso and <quantity>3<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of sugar to a saucepan

Add <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of mirin and <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of sake

Add the chili and mix until incorporated

Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir for 5m. Turn off the heat when it starts to bubble

Add <quantity>3<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of white sesame seeds and mix. The chili-miso is ready

Trim both ends of <quantity>1</quantity> Japanese cucumber. Thinly slice halfway through the cucumber on a diagonal. Flip it and repeat the cuts on the other side

Cut the cucumber into <quantity>3<unit>cm</unit></quantity> pieces

Fill a medium bowl with water, add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of salt and stir to dissolve. Add the cucumber and soak for 10m to season

Drain the cucumber and dry with a clean cloth. Put into a dry bowl

Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of the Chili-Miso, and mix to fully coat the cucumber pieces

Plate the seasoned cucumber and sprinkle white sesame seeds to taste on top. The cucumber & chili-miso is ready

Enjoy! This is a very easy and flavorful side dish to make whenever you want to impress your guests or just have a savory bite!