Japanese Vinegared Cucumbers Food

SUNOMONO (JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD)

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Using a sharp knife or wide vegetable peeler, cut into very thin slices. Place in a double layer of paper towel and squeeze gently to remove any excess moisture.
• Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium bowl, stirring to dissolve. Add the cucumbers and sesame seeds; toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

JAPANESE PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Gather all the ingredients.
• Combine salt, sugar, and Japanese karashi mustard in the sealable plastic storage bag and mix well together.
• Cut ½ inch off the ends of the cucumbers. Rub the ends together to get rid of bitter taste.
• Put the cucumbers in the bag and squeeze out the air, close the bag tightly. Rub the cucumbers well with the mixture. Pickle for a few hours (my preferred taste) or up to 1-2 days in the refrigerator.

JAPANESE VINEGARED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Peel and slice in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
• Cut into thin slices.
• Combine all other ingredients and marinate cucumber in the seasonings for at least 1 hour.
• Serve as a side salad or relish.

JAPANESE-STYLE PICKLED CUCUMBER (SUNOMONO)

Steps:

• Place Persian cucumbers in a bowl; add salt and mix well. Let sit until cucumbers release their juices, about 10 minutes. Squeeze excess juice from cucumbers and drain.
• Whisk rice vinegar, white sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; pour over cucumbers. Marinate for 30 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD WITH VINEGAR

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.