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Sunomono

Here is an easy recipe for Sunomono, the traditional, light Japanese cucumber salad. This recipe is gluten free.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Japanese
Keyword: Cucumber salad, japanese salad, sunomono
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 36kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

  • 3 small cucumbers
  • 3 Tbls Rice Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Tamari
  • 1 Tbls Sugar
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • Slice the cucumbers very thin and place them in a bowl with plenty of room for mixing.
  • Put the vinegar, salt, tamari and sugar into a smaller bowl and mix well.
  • Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices and mix gently but thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the sunomono and mix them in.
  • Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Give it one last stir before serving.

Video

Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Notes

The 2 Cooks in the Kitchen video for this recipe will be available January 2, 2024.

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg