Tataki Kyuri (Japanese Smashed Cucumber Salad)
Tataki Kyuri is a classic Japanese salad that allows you to enjoy the crisp texture of cucumbers infused with Japanese flavors. It is surprisingly easy to make and delicious, making it a perfect choice when you want to add a vegetable dish to your menu.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Japanese or Persian cucumbers (If using Persian cucumbers, increase the quantity by about 1.5 times, as they are smaller.)
- 0.35 oz ginger
Seasonings:
- ā tsp salt
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Trim both ends of the cucumbers, then lightly smash them with a rolling pin or the flat side of a knife before tearing them into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel and grate the ginger. Combine all the ingredients (cucumbers, ginger, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil) in a plastic bag, then massage them together. Let the bag sit in the refrigerator for about an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 84.84kcal Carbohydrates: 4.12g Protein: 1.35g Fat: 7.28g Saturated Fat: 1.04g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 2.83g Sodium: 539.28mg Potassium: 175.59mg Fiber: 0.75g Sugar: 1.71g Vitamin A: 4IU Vitamin C: 3.25mg Calcium: 17.28mg Iron: 0.42mg
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