Kyuri Asazuke
Kyuri Asazuke is a traditional Japanese dish, featuring cucumbers lightly pickled in a simple brine. It's a refreshing side dish perfect for any meal.
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Ingredients - Serves 4
- Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon, toasted
- Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1 tablespoon
- Japanese cucumbers - 4, thinly sliced
Let's Get Started
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Squeeze the cucumbers to remove excess water, then add them to the bowl with the soy sauce mixture.
- Toss the cucumbers to coat them in the mixture, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 15
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 2g
