Cucumbers With Wasabi And Rice Vinegar Recipes

SUNOMONO (JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD)

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Using a sharp knife or wide vegetable peeler, cut into very thin slices. Place in a double layer of paper towel and squeeze gently to remove any excess moisture.
• Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium bowl, stirring to dissolve. Add the cucumbers and sesame seeds; toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

RICE VINEGAR CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and dill in a serving bowl.
• Peel cucumbers, if desired, then thinly slice and add to bowl, stirring to mix and coat.
• Let marinade.

WASABI CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the wasabi with 1/2 teaspoon warm water in the bottom of a mixing bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes.
• Peel the cucumbers, cut each one in half lengthwise, and use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out the seeds. slice thinly widthwise.( if using english hothouse just cut in half lengthwise and slice thinly).
• Add the vinegar and sugar to the wasabi and whisk until smooth.
• Whisk in the sesame oil, salt and pepper. Just before serving, add the cucumbers, green onion, and sesame seeds to the dressing and mix well.

WASABI-SOY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small liquid measuring cup or a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1/4 cup water, the garlic, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and wasabi paste. Whisk to combine, or, if using a jar, seal tightly and shake vigorously until emulsified. Taste and add more wasabi if you like; the wasabi flavor will intensify as the vinaigrette sits.
• Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. This tastes great with any green salad, of course, but also with raw, crunchy vegetables, like cucumbers, sugar snap peas and thinly sliced asparagus.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RICE WINE VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss the cucumber slices with all the other ingredients, except sesame seeds.
• Cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
• Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds just before serving.
• Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in a dry skillet over medium heat, and toast until lightly browned and fragrant. Actually, I pick up a half pound at the health food store, rinse and drain them well, and then toast them in thedry skillet. Allow them to cool completely, and store them in the freezer until needed; they WILL rapidly go rancid otherwise.