Cucumber Sunomono Recipe
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Cucumber Sunomono

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"A Japanese recipe for cucumbers marinated in vinegar, sugar, salt and ginger. Delicious and simple!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (135)

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Original Recipe Yield 5 to 6 side salad servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out any large seeds. Slice crosswise into very thin slices.
  2. In a small bowl combine vinegar, sugar, salt and ginger. Mix well. Place cucumbers inside of the bowl, stir so that cucumbers are coated with the mixture. Refrigerate the bowl of cucumbers for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 27 | Total Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2007 by Kay   view full review
First of all, this salad is called "SUNOMONO", not "Sunomo". It's Japanese. I give this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2011 by Spunky Buddy   view full review
This was tasty and refreshing. It went great with our main dish, "Japanese Beef Stir Fry,"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by librarylady   view full review
This is a standby for a light, palate-cleansing, cooling side to many of the spicy dishes we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2005 by JustKC   view full review
Excellent summer salad. Refreshing and light. I omitted the ginger and added some shredded...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2006 by HAILBUZZY   view full review
This reminds me of a similar cucumber dish my Mom makes - this one's is just a bit sweeter. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2005 by Forbidden Fruit Cocktail   view full review
it was so-so. Too sweet.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2011 by Catkin   view full review
Delicious and light. I use Mizkan rice vinegar, there are two versions - seasoned and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by SHAGADELIC007   view full review
like another reviewer, I added sesame seeds... outstandind!! This is one for the permanent...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2003 by jng   view full review
Very good! The only part that takes some time is the cutting of the cucumbers. I omitted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2003 by DEBLEH   view full review
Wonderful! A light, refreshing dish for either an appetizer or side salad. I sprinkled a few...

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