Japanese Cucumber Sunomono

Name: Japanese Cucumber Sunomono
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons white sugar; 1.5 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root; 5 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, or to taste

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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!

Recipe by ChefJackie

Published on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

49	Calories
1g	Fat
10g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 49
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 810mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 4mg	20%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 225mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.