JAPANESE CUCUMBER SUNOMONO

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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!

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 809.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

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