sunomono

The word sunomono in Japanese means 'things of vinegar' and pertains specifically to food items dressed with vinegar. The most common variety of sunomono served in Japanese restaurants is a sliced cucumber salad.

Makes 4-6 servings

1 large American cucumber
- or -
2-3 small Japanese cucumbers*
1 tsp Salt
2 Tbs Rice wine vinegar
1 Tbs Sugar
1 tsp Soy Sauce
 
(*Japanese cucumbers are a small, firm vegetable, and don't need to be seeded.)

Cut the cucumber and seed, then cut into very thin slices. Sprinkle salt over slices; let stand for 15 minutes. Rinse with water and drain.

Combine the vinegar, sugar and soy sauce in a bowl. Mix well. Add the cucumber slices. Mix, then portion out into individual servings.