Name: Japanese Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 Japanese or Persian cucumbers; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; Optional: sesame oil or red chili flakes

Japanese Cucumber Salad

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A light, crisp, and refreshing traditional Japanese side dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers in a sweet and tangy rice vinegar dressing.

Author: Luna
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Salad
Method: Marinated
Cuisine: Japanese
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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3 Japanese or Persian cucumbers

1 tsp kosher salt

1/4 cup rice vinegar

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds

Optional: sesame oil or red chili flakes

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Instructions

1.Thinly slice cucumbers into rounds.

2.Toss slices with salt and let rest for 10 minutes.

3.Whisk vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in a small bowl.

4.Squeeze cucumbers firmly to remove all excess water.

5.Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss to coat.

6.Garnish with sesame seeds and serve chilled.

Notes

Use a mandoline for perfectly even slices.

Ensure you squeeze out as much water as possible to prevent a watery salad.

Best served after chilling for 30 minutes.

Find it online: https://www.elitesrecipes.com/japanese-cucumber-salad/