Japanese Mashed Cucumber Salad

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Yuki Ohtani
Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood
California, USA

Super easy and refreshing dish that’s perfect for a quick side dish. The simple combination of sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar brings out the cucumber’s natural flavor, making it incredibly tasty. It pairs wonderfully with cold beer, making it a great choice for casual gatherings or a light meal! Plus, it gets even better when left overnight, so you can enjoy it the next day too.

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Ingredients

prep 5 min
2 people
  1. 3cucumber(260g)
  2. Salt
  3. ★1 tbsp sesame oil
  4. ★1 tsp vinegar
  5. ★1 tsp soy sauce
  6. ★1/4 tsp sugar
  7. Sesame seeds (optional)

Cooking Instructions

prep 5 min
  1. 1

    Smash the cucumber and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Once water starts to release, squeeze out the moisture using a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Place the cucumber in a jar and add ★ (1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp sugar) and sesame seeds (if desired). Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The flavor is best the next day!

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Yuki Ohtani
Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood
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Hi, I'm a Japanese mom in the US and raising two kids (7&5)🇯🇵🇺🇸 Authentic Japanese Home-cooked recipes ❤️Dinner always comes around fast between school, activities, and daily chaos. Cooking isn’t my favorite, but you know I have to do it. I focus on meals that are easy, healthy, and delicious. I believe in the power of simple, consistent meals—eating healthy only makes a difference if it’s doable daily. For other busy moms, I’m sharing easy Japanese recipes that fit right into our American family life 🫶❤️Instagrum@yuki_ohtani_Tiktok@
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