Japan / Appetizers

Cucumber sunomono

Name: Cucumber sunomono
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: Japan
Ingredients: 200 g cucumber; 0.25 tsp salt; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

A cool cucumber side with a light rice-vinegar dressing.

Prep15 min

Cook0 min

Yield2 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

2 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Slice the cucumber very thinly. Toss with the salt and leave for 10 minutes.
Stir the vinegar and sugar together until dissolved.
Gently squeeze excess liquid from the cucumber. Toss with the dressing.
Finish with sesame seeds and serve promptly, or chill until serving.

A little kitchen note

Squeezing the cucumber keeps the dressing from becoming watery. This version omits seafood.

Allergen notes

Sesame. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/2 of the recipe)

Energy: 35 kcal
Protein: 1.0 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Fat: 0.8 g
Fibre: 0.7 g
Total sugar: 3.9 g
Sodium: 297 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

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