Sunomono (Cucumber Salad)

Typical Japanese salad recipe, can be used as a starter as well. Very refreshing, especially in the summer, cucumbers can accompany many dishes, fish and meat based alike…

Ingredients (for 2)

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • salt

Directions

  • Wash and slice the cucumbers as thin as possible
  • Add to a bowl, season with salt and let rest a few minutes
  • In another bowl mix well soy sauce, sugar and rice vinegar
  • Drain any excess water from the cucumbers, add the dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds