Best 5 Japanese Cucumber Salad With Vinegar Recipes

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**Japanese Cucumber Salad with Vinegar: A Refreshing and Healthy Side Dish**

Japanese cucumber salad, also known as sunomono, is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is commonly served in Japanese cuisine. It is made with thinly sliced cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, and sesame seeds. The cucumbers are typically marinated in the vinegar mixture for a short period of time, allowing them to absorb the flavors. This salad is a great way to add a light and crunchy element to your meal, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.

This article provides two recipes for Japanese cucumber salad: a classic recipe and a spicy recipe. The classic recipe uses a simple vinegar dressing made with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. The spicy recipe adds a kick of heat with the addition of red pepper flakes. Both recipes are easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes.

In addition to the two main recipes, this article also includes a few variations on the classic cucumber salad. For example, you can add other vegetables to the salad, such as carrots, radishes, or bell peppers. You can also change the type of vinegar you use. For example, you could use apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar instead of rice vinegar.

No matter how you choose to make it, Japanese cucumber salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SUNOMONO (CUCUMBER SALAD)



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Time 15m

Yield 4 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 Japanese or 4 Persian cucumbers
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers as thin as you can. Stir in salt, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze water out from cucumbers.
  • In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce together until sugar dissolves.
  • Add vinegar mixture and sesame seeds to prepared cucumbers and mix well.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD WITH VINEGAR



Japanese Cucumber Salad with Vinegar image

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Cucumber     Summer     Gourmet     Fat Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Serves 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 heaping tablespoons bonito flakes* (optional)
1/4 cup Sherry vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 English cucumbers or 4 regular cucumbers
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste
Garnish:
Garnish: a 1- by 2-inch piece toasted nori* (dried laver) from one 8- by 7 1/2-inch sheet (optional)
*available at Japanese markets and some specialty foods shops.

Steps:

  • If using bonito flakes, in a bowl stir together flakes, vinegar, and soy sauce and let stand 1 hour.
  • Peel and seed cucumbers and diagonally cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a colander set over a bowl toss cucumbers with salt and drain 30 minutes. Rinse cucumbers well and pat dry. Pour bonito mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl and toss liquid with cucumbers and 1 tablespoon sugar; if not using bonito flakes, toss cucumbers with vinegar, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste. With scissors cut nori lengthwise into thin strips.
  • Serve salad garnished with nori strips.

JAPANESE RESTAURANT CUCUMBER SALAD



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Simple and easy to make, with a sweet and spicy dressing that adds a refreshing bite. This recipe comes from a lovely, now-elderly Japanese woman friend who was a second-generation immigrant and patiently endured internment during WWII as a young girl. The cucumber salad is similar to sunomo in Japanese restaurants, but a bit more assertive. The ingredients are available in the Asian or ethnic foods sections of most metropolitan grocery stores. If you're diabetic, use sugar substitute instead of sugar with the same results. Original recipe called for 1 teaspoon MSG also.

Provided by MARYLAUREN

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek)
salt to taste
2 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chile paste, and salt together in a bowl. Add cucumbers and stir to coat. Allow salad to marinate for 30 minutes before serving at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 13.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Japanese Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (Japanese, English, or regular)
1/2-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sugar (or slightly less honey)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • If using English or regular cucumbers, they need to be peeled, cut lengthwise, seeded and sliced into thin half moons.
  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, salt and pepper, mix well.
  • Add sugar(or honey), soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil and mix well.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix.
  • Let marinate for 20 minutes before serving.
  • Adjust seasonings before serving.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD (SUNOMONO)



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A delightfully tart and sweet salad that's great anytime. This will keep in the fridge for a few days and makes a great sweet snack when you're feeling the munchies!

Provided by Celsia

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cucumbers
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Partially peel cucumbers lengthwise, leaving thin green stripes around the cucumber. Halve cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop seeds from cucumber halves with a spoon. Discard seeds. Slice cucumbers thinly and put in a bowl. Add salt to cucumber and mix with hand until cucumber is limp; set aside for 45 minutes.
  • Transfer cucumbers to a strainer and squeeze as much liquid out as possible.
  • Mix lemon juice, sugar, and vinegar together in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves. Add the drained cucumber and toss to coat. Spoon into small bowls and top each portion with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 584.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh and crisp cucumbers. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your salad.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly. This will help them absorb the vinegar dressing more easily.
  • Use a good quality rice vinegar. This will give your salad a more authentic flavor.
  • Add other vegetables to your salad. Some popular additions include carrots, onions, and bell peppers.
  • Serve your salad chilled. This will help to refresh you on a hot day.

Conclusion:

Japanese cucumber salad with vinegar is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try.

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