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Sunomono

Sunomono

Japanese
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12 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

12 min · 5 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

50 kcalper person
Protein 2g
Carbs 8g
Fats 1g

About this dish

Wafer-thin cucumber salted to draw out its water, then dressed with a sweetened rice vinegar dressing and rehydrated wakame. Cold, sharp and palate-cleansing.

Allergy Info

Sesame

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Cucumberthinly sliced300 g

Dried Goods

  • Caster sugar15 g
  • Dried wakame seaweed5 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Flaky sea salt4 g
  • Toasted sesame seeds5 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Rice vinegar45 ml

Utensils

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method

1

Slice the cucumber very thinly, toss with the flaky sea salt and leave to stand for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Soak the dried wakame in cold water for 5 minutes until softened, then drain well.

Approx. 2 minutes
3

Squeeze the excess liquid from the cucumber slices with your hands.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Whisk together the rice vinegar and caster sugar until the sugar dissolves, to make the dressing.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Toss the cucumber and wakame with the dressing and scatter with toasted sesame seeds before serving chilled.

Approx. 2 minutes