Cucumber salad "Kiyuri namasu"

8 servings

25 minutes

Cucumber salad 'Kiyuri namasu' is an exquisite blend of freshness and tenderness from Japanese culinary tradition. It impresses with its simplicity of preparation and refined taste. Thin slices of cucumber, lightly salted and marinated in a fragrant sauce of ginger, white wine vinegar, and sugar, acquire a pleasant sweet-sour note. This refreshing salad perfectly complements fish or meat dishes and serves as a wonderful appetizer on summer days. Its lightness and elegant balance of flavors make 'Kiyuri namasu' a popular choice for those who appreciate minimalism and harmony in food.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 28.9
• Proteins: 0.6g
• Fats: 0.1g
• Carbohydrates: 6.8g

Ingredients

• Cucumbers: 6 pc
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Grated ginger: 1 tsp
• White wine vinegar: 0.5 glass
• Sugar: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the cucumber, leaving thin strips of skin, and slice it very thinly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 6 pieces

2. Salt the cucumbers and let them sit for 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon

3. Mix the remaining ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon
   • White wine vinegar: 0.5 glass
   • Sugar: 2 tablespoons

4. Squeeze out the remaining liquid from the cucumbers and add it to the sauce. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 6 pieces

5. Add cucumbers to the sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 6 pieces

6. Chill and serve as a salad.