JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD (SUNOMONO)

I love everything about this Japanese Cucumber Salad. It is refreshing, light, and sweet & tangy at the same time! The vinegar dressing does the job. Oh and don’t forget the pleasant crunchiness of the cucumbers. Also, it requires almost no time to make. You can throw it together in under 5 minutes!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large English cucumber or 2 Japanese cucumbers
• ½ tablespoon salt
• ½ tablespoon sugar, or more
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Thinly slice the cucumber. You can do it either by hand or using a food processor. Rub the slices with salt and drain for 5 minutes in a colander. Rinse under cold running water and squeeze them tightly to remove water. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the dressing to the cucumber slices, sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix well. Enjoy!