Best 7 Sunomono Japanese Cucumber And Seafood Salad Recipes

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Sunomono is a refreshing and flavorful Japanese cucumber and seafood salad that is perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or appetizer. The salad is made with thin strips of cucumber, seaweed, and seafood such as shrimp, crab, or octopus, and is dressed with a tangy rice vinegar dressing. Sunomono is a popular dish in Japan, and it is often served at festivals and gatherings. The salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it is a low-calorie meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE (SUNOMONO)



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This beautiful cucumber salad coming from Japan is sweet, tangy, and crunchy. Can be served as an appetizer or a side dish!

Provided by CookingTheGlobe

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large English cucumber or 2 Japanese cucumbers
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon sugar (, or more)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon white sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the cucumber. You can do it either by hand or using a food processor. Rub the slices with salt and drain for 5 minutes in a colander. Rinse under cold running water and squeeze them tightly to remove water. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the dressing to the cucumber slices, sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix well. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SUNOMONO (JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD)



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Sunomono (酢の物) literally means "vinegared thing" and refers to a Japanese cucumber salad, which is dressed with a sweet vinegar dressing. It's very easy to make from just a handful of common ingredients and makes for a nice contrast to other dishes in a meal with its crunchy texture and sweet and sour taste.

Provided by Marc Matsumoto

Categories     Salad     Sides

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

260 grams Japanese Cucumbers ((~2 cucumbers))
1/2 teaspoon salt
45 grams wakame
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon evaporated cane sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 pieces crab meat ((or shrimp or octopus for garnish))
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds ((for garnish))

Steps:

  • Slice the cucumbers as thinly as possible and then add the 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Toss to coat evenly and then let the cucumbers rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Rehydrate the wakame according to the package directions and chop into bite-size pieces.
  • Once the cucumbers start sweating liquid, you can massage them with you hand to speed up the process. When the cucumbers become translucent they are ready to be squeezed.
  • Grab the cucumbers with your hands and squeeze as much water from them as you can.
  • In a non-reactive bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar and salt until the solids are dissolved.
  • Add the squeezed cucumber, and wakame to the vinegar mixture and toss everything together to coat.
  • Serve the sunomono in small kobachi bowls, and garnish with cooked shrimp, crab, or octopus and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Sodium 535 mg, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUNOMONO (JAPANESE CUCUMBER AND SEAFOOD SALAD)



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Cucumbers and seafood, lightly pickled in rice vinegar, make up this cool and tasty salad that makes a perfect side dish or appetizer. Rice vinegar is an Asian-style vinegar that is milder than distilled or balsamic. Serve with steamed white rice and a cup of fresh green tea.

Provided by xerxes2695

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crab sticks, halved
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Lay cucumber slices onto a large plate and sprinkle with salt on both sides. Set aside until water is drawn from the cucumber, about 15 minutes. Brush salt from cucumbers and press with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  • Combine cucumber slices, crab sticks, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a glass dish bowl; toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
  • Divide cucumber salad onto 4 plates; sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1279.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SUNOMONO (CUCUMBER SALAD)



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Time 15m

Yield 4 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 Japanese or 4 Persian cucumbers
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers as thin as you can. Stir in salt, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze water out from cucumbers.
  • In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce together until sugar dissolves.
  • Add vinegar mixture and sesame seeds to prepared cucumbers and mix well.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD (SUNOMONO)



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A delightfully tart and sweet salad that's great anytime. This will keep in the fridge for a few days and makes a great sweet snack when you're feeling the munchies!

Provided by Celsia

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cucumbers
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Partially peel cucumbers lengthwise, leaving thin green stripes around the cucumber. Halve cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop seeds from cucumber halves with a spoon. Discard seeds. Slice cucumbers thinly and put in a bowl. Add salt to cucumber and mix with hand until cucumber is limp; set aside for 45 minutes.
  • Transfer cucumbers to a strainer and squeeze as much liquid out as possible.
  • Mix lemon juice, sugar, and vinegar together in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves. Add the drained cucumber and toss to coat. Spoon into small bowls and top each portion with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 584.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD - SUNOMONO



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Make and share this Japanese Cucumber Salad - Sunomono recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium cucumbers, peeled, and seeded
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon gingerroot, grated fresh

Steps:

  • Cut cucumbers into thin slices. Place in a bowl, and sprinkle with salt.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 30 mins, or until cucumbers are softened.
  • Drain, and squeeze out excess liquid.
  • Combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and ginger in serving bowl.
  • Add cucumbers, and mix well.
  • Chill thoroughly before serving.

CUCUMBER AND SHRIMP SUNOMONO



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While studying Japanese culture in the 4th grade, our class celebrated with a big feast, where I shared this salad. It's refreshing...and a special touch to any meal.-Pam Chicou, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
2-2/3 cups bean sprouts
1 package (4 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, bean sprouts and shrimp. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, soy sauce and sugar; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp cucumbers. Look for ones that are deep green in color and have a firm texture.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. However, rice vinegar has a milder flavor and is the traditional vinegar used in sunomono.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to your sunomono, such as shredded carrots, bell peppers, or edamame.
  • If you are using raw seafood, be sure to purchase it from a reputable source and follow all food safety guidelines.
  • Sunomono can be served as a salad, appetizer, or side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover seafood.

Conclusion:

Sunomono is a refreshing and delicious Japanese salad that is perfect for summer. It is made with cucumber, wakame seaweed, and a sweet and tangy dressing. Sunomono is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, sunomono is a great option.

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