Elevate Your Cucumber Salad Adventure With Japanese Sunomono

In the realm of food and innovation, this year has been incredibly busy for all cucumber lovers. With the viral video of cucumber salad trending, everyone has suddenly become curious about indulging in cucumbers. To make this adventure of inventing cucumber dishes even more enriching, we bring you the Japanese sweet and tangy Sunomono salad.

Healthline outlines, “The vegetable is not only one that’s high in antioxidants and vitamins, but its high water and fiber content can also help with weight management and digestive health.”

Check out the recipe below to prepare Japanese Sunomono at home. You can stock up on this refreshing salad for whenever you need it, or enjoy it fresh.

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, peeled
• ⅓ cup rice vinegar
• 4 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

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

“Cucumbers can last up to a week when stored properly — washed, dried and stored in the warmest part of your fridge (near the front or on the door). If slicing your cukes makes you more likely to snack on them, place cut cucumbers in the refrigerator in a lidded container filled with water", outlines Cleveland Clinic.

(Recipe credit: allrecipes.com)