Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 5
Yield: 5 servings

Description

Sunomono is a Japanese cucumber salad made with a light and refreshing rice vinegar, sugar, and ginger dressing for the perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled
1/3 cup rice vinegar
4 teaspoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out any large seeds. Slice crosswise into very thin slices.
3 Place vinegar, sugar, ginger, and salt in a small bowl; mix well to combine. Add cucumber slices and stir to coat.