Sunomono Salad Recipe (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

Step 1

Slice all the cucumbers very thin and transfer to a medium sized bowl.

Step 2

Sprinkle with salt and toss with your hands to ensure even salt coverage to draw out moisture, Wait 5-10 minutes.

Step 3

Then rinse the cucumbers thoroughly to remove the salt, drain, then squeeze all the cucumbers to remove as much water as you can (don't be afraid!).

Step 4

Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, salt, soy sauce until dissolved, then add to cucumbers.

Step 5

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.