Best Sunomono Japanese Cucumber Salad Recipes

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SUNOMONO (JAPANESE CUCUMBER AND SEAFOOD SALAD)



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Cucumbers and seafood, lightly pickled in rice vinegar, make up this cool and tasty salad that makes a perfect side dish or appetizer. Rice vinegar is an Asian-style vinegar that is milder than distilled or balsamic. Serve with steamed white rice and a cup of fresh green tea.

Provided by xerxes2695

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crab sticks, halved
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1279.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD - SUNOMONO



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Make and share this Japanese Cucumber Salad - Sunomono recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium cucumbers, peeled, and seeded
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon gingerroot, grated fresh

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.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD (SUNOMONO)



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A delightfully tart and sweet salad that's great anytime. This will keep in the fridge for a few days and makes a great sweet snack when you're feeling the munchies!

Provided by Celsia

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cucumbers
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 584.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

SUNOMONO (JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD)



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This is a cool and tangy salad that can compliment any Asian themed meal. Especially with things like Tempura or other dishes that don't already include a substantial amount of vegetables. Also very quick and simple to make!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cucumbers
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame seeds

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.

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