Easy Japanese Pickled Cucumber Recipe (Sunomono)

This easy Japanese pickled cucumber recipe is a healthy and flavorful side dish that's ready in just 30 minutes!

Total time50 mins
Prep time10 mins
Yield8

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Salt sliced cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Squeeze out the liquid.
Combine rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pour over cucumbers and marinate for 30 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds for an authentic touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 51 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 7 g
Sodium Content: 329 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g