Best Cucumbers With Wasabi And Rice Vinegar Recipes

SUNOMONO (JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD)

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This version of sunomono uses more readily available English or slicing cucumbers, but if you live near an Asian market you could substitute Japanese cucumbers. Some recipes call for salting the cucumbers first, but we found that squeezing them in paper towels removed enough excess moisture without adding additional sodium. This Japanese-inspired salad is cool, crisp and simply delicious.

Provided by Jessie Price

Categories Healthy Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers, or 1 large English cucumber
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)

Steps:

Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Using a sharp knife or wide vegetable peeler, cut into very thin slices. Place in a double layer of paper towel and squeeze gently to remove any excess moisture.
Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium bowl, stirring to dissolve. Add the cucumbers and sesame seeds; toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 147.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

RICE VINEGAR CUCUMBER SALAD

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The rice vinegar gives this salad a great flavor. It's milder and more flavorful than regular vinegar, and delicious. I found this recipe a few years ago and it has become my standard cucumber salad recipe. I always have to double this recipe because it disappears in my house. Even the kids love it!

Provided by Carol16

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill weed (to taste)
4 cucumbers (about 1 pound)

Steps:

Mix sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and dill in a serving bowl.
Peel cucumbers, if desired, then thinly slice and add to bowl, stirring to mix and coat.
Let marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 297.2, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 2

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RICE WINE VINEGAR

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This is a nice, light salad, similar to a Japanese sunomono salad. Prep time does not include setting time

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
2 medium cucumbers, peeled or partially peeled,halved,seeded,and sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

In a medium bowl, toss the cucumber slices with all the other ingredients, except sesame seeds.
Cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds just before serving.
Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in a dry skillet over medium heat, and toast until lightly browned and fragrant. Actually, I pick up a half pound at the health food store, rinse and drain them well, and then toast them in thedry skillet. Allow them to cool completely, and store them in the freezer until needed; they WILL rapidly go rancid otherwise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 221.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.2

WASABI-SOY VINAIGRETTE

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This all-purpose salad vinaigrette is reminiscent of the wasabi-tinged soy sauce you might have with a California roll. Soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil waltz in time, while the wasabi paste adds nose-clearing excitement. As with any recipe, feel free to adjust the ingredient amounts to your taste preferences, especially the wasabi, which can be scaled down or up. Be sure to shake if it's been sitting in the fridge, as it wants to separate.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories sauces and gravies

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves, finely grated
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi paste, plus more to taste

Steps:

In a small liquid measuring cup or a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1/4 cup water, the garlic, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and wasabi paste. Whisk to combine, or, if using a jar, seal tightly and shake vigorously until emulsified. Taste and add more wasabi if you like; the wasabi flavor will intensify as the vinaigrette sits.
Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. This tastes great with any green salad, of course, but also with raw, crunchy vegetables, like cucumbers, sugar snap peas and thinly sliced asparagus.