Shogun Cucumber Salad Recipes

SUNOMONO SALAD RECIPE (JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD)

Steps:

• Slice all the cucumbers very thin and transfer to a medium sized bowl.
• Sprinkle with salt and toss with your hands to ensure even salt coverage to draw out moisture, Wait 5-10 minutes.
• Then rinse the cucumbers thoroughly to remove the salt, drain, then squeeze all the cucumbers to remove excess moisture. The goal is to remove as much water as you can. Don't be afraid to squeeze hard, the cucumbers can take it!
• Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, salt, soy sauce until dissolved, then add to cucumbers.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

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.

CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• If Japanese cucumbers are not available, English cucumbers can be substituted. The English cucumbers need to be peeled, cut lengthwise, seeded and sliced into thin half moons. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers and salt and mix well. Add sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil and mix well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix. Let marinate for 20 minutes before serving. Adjust seasonings before serving.

SHOGUN JAPANESE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Using a whisk blend all ingredients. Better if made ahead of time.
• Serve on crisp greens like a combination of iceberg and butter lettuces along with julienned carrots.

SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers and cut them lengthwise. Scrape out seeds with small spoon, leaving hollow shells. Cut cucumbers crosswise into 1/4 inch strips. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame seed oil, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well. Add cucumber and toss to coat each slice. Chill before serving.