Cucumber Sunomono

Step 1

Combine all Amazu ingredients in a small bowl, stir them, and set aside.

Step 2

Wash and slice the cucumbers 2mm(0.078inch) thick.

Step 3

Place the sliced cucumbers into a small bowl and sprinkle the 2tsp of salt.

Step 4

Toss the cucumbers and salt in order to coat the cucumbers evenly with salt.

Step 5

Leave the cucumber with salt for 10 minutes to get the water out of the cucumbers.

Step 6

Place the dried seaweed in a small bowl with 2 cups of water and set aside for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Drain and squeeze the water out of the cucumber and seaweed.

Step 8

Place the cucumber and seaweed in a mixing bowl and pour Amazu vinegar mixture over the cucumber.

Step 9

Serve it in a small bowl and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.