Sunomono (Cucumber Salad)

Method3 steps · about 15 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Slice cucumbers as thin as you can. Stir in salt (1/4 tsp), and let it sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze water out from cucumbers.

   Salt cucumbers before squeezing · 5 minUses 3 Japanese cucumbers (or 4 Persian) · 1/4 tsp salt

2. 2

   Step 2: In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar (3 Tbsp), sugar (1 Tbsp), and soy sauce (1/4 tsp) together until sugar dissolves.

   Uses 3 Tbsp rice vinegar · 1 Tbsp sugar · 1/4 tsp soy sauce

3. 3

   Step 3: Add vinegar mixture and sesame seeds (1 tsp) to prepared cucumbers and mix well.

   Uses Salted squeezed cucumber slices · Sweetened vinegar soy dressing · 1 tsp sesame seeds