Japanese Cucumber Sunomono Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cucumber Salad Recipes. (Japanese Cucumber Sunomono Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 1hr5 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Japanese Cucumber Sunomono Recipe

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

Salad

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Meanwhile whisk sugar ginger vinegar and soy sauce in a bowl until well combined.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Just before serving sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Japanese Cucumber Sunomono Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 48.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.4g 3%

Carbohydrates: 10g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 6.6g

Fat: 0.9g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 147.7IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 4%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 4mg 7%

Folate: 11.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 38.5mg 4%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 25.6mg 9%

Potassium: 225.4mg 6%

Sodium: 809.9mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 8.2

*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.