Japanese Cucumber Sunomono

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Description

Cucumber sunomono is a tasty Japanese cucumber salad made with just a few easy-to-find ingredients. Serve this as a Japanese appetizer, or as a salad or side dish to pair with any meal. Nice for a summer BBQ!

Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 5 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel 4 strips off each cucumber using a vegetable peeler
  2. leaving some of the peel in place for a striped look. Slice off the ends and cut cucumbers in half lengthwise.
  3. Slice cucumbers into very thin slices using a mandoline
  4. or carefully with a knife. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stir until well combined and set aside for 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile
  6. whisk sugar
  7. ginger
  8. vinegar
  9. and soy sauce in a bowl until well combined.
  10. Squeeze excess liquid out of cucumbers using your hands or a clean tea towel. Toss cucumbers with the dressing. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
  11. Just before serving
  12. sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4

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