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Cucumber and Daikon Salad

This type of vinegared salad is called sunomono in Japan. Since it has a refreshing taste, it goes good with many types of dishes.

Daikon and Cucumber Salad
Copyright: Setsuko Yoshizuka


INGREDIENTS
1 daikon radish (medium size)
1 cucumber
5 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp sake
1 tsp salt

How to make:

1. Peel the daikon and slice it into thin, round slices. Then slice the cucumber to the same thickness. Salt the cucumber and daikon slices and wait about 5-10 min.

2. Wash off the daikon and cucumber slices and drain the water through a strainer.

3. Mix the vinegar, sugar, and sake in a cup. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumber and daikon slices. Set aside at least 15 min. before serving.

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