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Sep 2, 2010

Cucumber Sunomono

Ingredients:
3 medium cucumbers
1/4 tsp. salt
Roasted sesame seeds

Dressing
2/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation:
Peel cucumbers, leaving some green for color. Cut in half lengthwise; remove seeds and thinly slice. Add salt and let stand 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients, bring to a boil then cool. Squeeze liquid from cucumbers (discard liquid).  Combine cucumbers and dressing, mixing well. Chill until ready to serve.  Just before serving, garnish with sesame seeds.

Variation:
Add some shredded crab meat or sliced octopus to cucumbers.

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