How to Make Japanese Restaurant Cucumber Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Japanese cuisine is famous for its fresh and simple flavors, and one classic dish that exemplifies this is the Japanese Restaurant Cucumber Salad. This refreshing salad is the perfect way to start a meal at a Japanese restaurant, or to accompany a variety of main dishes. The combination of crisp cucumbers, tangy rice vinegar, and a hint of sweetness creates a perfectly balanced and light salad that is both delicious and nutritious.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek)
  • salt to taste
  • 2 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chile paste, and salt together in a bowl. Add cucumbers and stir to coat. Allow salad to marinate for 30 minutes before serving at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    55 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 14mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 207mg