Best Cucumber Sunomono Recipes

JAPANESE-STYLE PICKLED CUCUMBER (SUNOMONO)

Steps:

• Place Persian cucumbers in a bowl; add salt and mix well. Let sit until cucumbers release their juices, about 10 minutes. Squeeze excess juice from cucumbers and drain.
• Whisk rice vinegar, white sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; pour over cucumbers. Marinate for 30 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SUNOMONO

Steps:

• Peel 4 strips off each cucumber using a vegetable peeler, leaving some of the peel in place for a striped look. Slice off the ends and cut cucumbers in half lengthwise.
• Slice cucumbers into very thin slices using a mandoline, or carefully with a knife. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stir until well combined and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk sugar, ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl until well combined.
• 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.
• Just before serving, sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

CUCUMBER SUNOMONO

Steps:

• Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out any large seeds. Slice crosswise into very thin slices.
• In a small bowl combine vinegar, sugar, salt and ginger. Mix well. Place cucumbers inside of the bowl, stir so that cucumbers are coated with the mixture. Refrigerate the bowl of cucumbers for at least 1 hour before serving.

SUNOMONO (JAPANESE CUCUMBER AND SEAFOOD SALAD)

Steps:

• Lay cucumber slices onto a large plate and sprinkle with salt on both sides. Set aside until water is drawn from the cucumber, about 15 minutes. Brush salt from cucumbers and press with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
• Combine cucumber slices, crab sticks, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a glass dish bowl; toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
• Divide cucumber salad onto 4 plates; sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds.

CUCUMBER AND SHRIMP SUNOMONO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, bean sprouts and shrimp. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, soy sauce and sugar; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD - SUNOMONO

Steps:

• Cut cucumbers into thin slices. Place in a bowl, and sprinkle with salt.
• Let stand at room temperature for 30 mins, or until cucumbers are softened.
• Drain, and squeeze out excess liquid.
• Combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and ginger in serving bowl.
• Add cucumbers, and mix well.
• Chill thoroughly before serving.

EBI SUNOMONO - SHRIMP AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp; drain well. Cut in half lengthwise. Thinly slice cucumbers.
• In a bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.
• Add cucumbers and shrimp; mix to coat. Top with peanuts just before serving.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD (SUNOMONO)

Steps:

• Partially peel cucumbers lengthwise, leaving thin green stripes around the cucumber. Halve cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop seeds from cucumber halves with a spoon. Discard seeds. Slice cucumbers thinly and put in a bowl. Add salt to cucumber and mix with hand until cucumber is limp; set aside for 45 minutes.
• Transfer cucumbers to a strainer and squeeze as much liquid out as possible.
• Mix lemon juice, sugar, and vinegar together in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves. Add the drained cucumber and toss to coat. Spoon into small bowls and top each portion with toasted sesame seeds.

SUNOMONO (JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD)

Steps:

• 1. Wash cucumbers and peel if desired. (I peel stripes on mine.) Slice cucumbers paper thin using a mandolin. Stir in salt, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze water out from cucumbers.
• 2. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce together until sugar dissolves. Add vinegar mixture and sesame seeds to prepared cucumbers and toss gently.

CUCUMBER-AND-WAKAME SUNOMONO

Steps:

• Using a mandoline, thinly slice the cucumbers. Place the cucumbers in a colander over the sink, sprinkle with kosher salt, and mix together. Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse well and squeeze the cucumbers dry. Cover the wakame with water and soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse and squeeze dry. Combine the cucumber and wakame in a bowl, add the rice vinegar and sugar, and toss. Season to taste with sea salt and allow the salad to marinate for 20 minutes.

SUNOMONO (VINEGARED CUCUMBER)

Steps:

• 1. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and remove seeds with a teaspoon.
• 2. Slice crosswise onto thin slices.
• 3. Combine all other ingredients and pour over cucumbers in a bowl. Marinate at least 1 hour.
• 4. Serve as a salad or a relish.