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Tsukemono

Tsukemono

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

12 min · 3 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

50 kcalper person
Protein 1g
Carbs 10g
Fats 1g

About this dish

Cucumber and cabbage salted and pressed with a little rice vinegar and kombu, then left to pickle until crisp and lightly seasoned. The quiet, palate-resetting side that appears alongside almost every Japanese meal.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Cucumberthinly sliced200 g
  • Cabbagethinly sliced200 g

Dried Goods

  • Dried kombu5 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Flaky sea salt10 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Rice vinegar15 ml

Utensils

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method

1

Slice the cucumber and cabbage thinly.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Place the vegetables in a bowl with the flaky sea salt, rice vinegar and dried kombu, and massage briefly to combine.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Press the vegetables under a weighted plate, or seal in a bag and press out the air, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Approx. 3 minutes