Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) 🥒 Refreshing Side 🇯🇵
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Description
Light, crisp, and tangy — this traditional Japanese cucumber salad pairs vinegar, sesame, and a hint of sweetness for the perfect cooling side dish. 🍋
Hook
Cool, crunchy, and perfectly balanced — Japan’s answer to summer heat! 🧊
Ingredients
- 🥒 2 Japanese cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber, ~250 g)
- 🧂 ½ tsp salt
- 🍶 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 🍯 1 tbsp sugar
- 🍶 1 tsp soy sauce
- 🛢️ 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 🌿 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 🧅 1 tbsp finely sliced spring onion (optional)
Preparation
- 1️⃣ Slice: Cut cucumbers into thin rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let sit 10 min to draw out moisture.
- 2️⃣ Drain: Gently squeeze cucumbers and pat dry with paper towel.
- 3️⃣ Mix dressing: In a small bowl, whisk rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
- 4️⃣ Combine: Toss cucumbers in dressing; chill 10–15 min before serving.
- 5️⃣ Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onion.
Total Time
🕒 Preparation: 10 min
🔥 Cooking: 0 min
💤 Rest: 10 min
⏰ Total: 20 min
Nutritional Value
🍽️ Calories: 60 kcal
🥩 Protein: 2 g
🥖 Carbohydrates: 7 g
🛢️ Fat: 3 g
🧂 Sodium: 220 mg
Advice
Slice cucumbers paper-thin for the most elegant texture. 🥢
Why it works 💡
Thinner slices absorb the dressing evenly and stay crisp longer after chilling.
Twist 🌶️
Add a pinch of chili flakes or grated ginger for a zesty punch.
Status
Bright, tangy, and refreshing — the essence of Japanese simplicity! 🥒✨ #grannyzen #sunomono
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