Japanese-Style Pickled Cucumber (Sunomono)

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Japanese pickled cucumber is a quick and easy side dish that is extremely healthy and bursting with flavor!

Submitted by Alex Mei

Updated on August 28, 2022

close up view of Japanese-Style Pickled Cucumbers garnished with sesame seeds in a bowl

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

1 pound Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

Place Persian cucumbers in a bowl; add salt and mix well. Let sit until cucumbers release their juices, about 10 minutes. Squeeze excess juice from cucumbers and drain.
Whisk together rice vinegar, white sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; pour over cucumbers. Marinate for 30 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

51	Calories
2g	Fat
9g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 51
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 329mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 31mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 96mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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