Recipe 15: Suonomo (Cucumber Salad)

Recipe 15:
Suonomo (Cucumber Salad)


I did the last two and felt inspired to do some Asian-themed meals this week so here is a popular dish that you usually come across as an appetizer of sorts in sushi restaurants.

INGREDIENTS:
1 small daikon radish (optional)
1 small cucumber
5 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt

PREPARATION:
Peel daikon radish and slice it into thin (very thin) slices. Slice the cucumber to the same thickness (if the cucumber has thick skin, you might want to peel it or peel some of it before slicing). Salt the cucumber and daikon slices and wait about 5-10 mins. Wash off the daikon and cucumber slices and drain the water through a strainer.

Mix the vinegar and sugar in a cup. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumber and daikon slices. Set aside at least 15 minutes before serving.

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