Our Family Recipes

Sunomono: Japanese Cucumber Salad

  • 2 to 3 crunchy Japanese or Persian cucumbers
  • 1/3 tsp salt to draw out moisture

  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

  1. Slice the cucumbers very thin and put in a bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with 1/3 tsp salt and toss to cover. Wait 5 to 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  3. Rinse the cucumbers to remove the salt, drain them, then squeeze the cucumbers to remove as much water as you can.
  4. Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and soy sauce until dissolved, then add to cucumbers.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
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