Japanese Pounded Cucumber Salad - Shojin Ryori Recipe

Name: Japanese Pounded Cucumber Salad - Shojin Ryori
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g cucumbers; salt; 40 g carrots; 20 g ginger; 1/2 dried red chili pepper (Japanese or Korean); 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

400 g cucumbers
salt
40 g carrots
20 g ginger
1/2 dried red chili pepper (Japanese or Korean)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
salt, to taste

1
Salt cucumber lightly and using a blunt side of kitchen knife or wooden rolling pin, lightly pound the cucumber to break down the flesh somewhat up and down. Cut the cucumber into 1 1/4 inch or 3cm pieces.
2
Julienne carrot into about 1 1/4 inch or 3 cm pieces. Parboil for about 1 minute and chill in cold water. Drain.
3
Julienne ginger and soak in cold water for about 10 minutes. Drain.
4
Cut dry hot chili pepper into thin ringlets.
5
Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and salt to taste in a bowl with cucumber, carrot, ginger and dry hot chili pepper. Let the mixture marinate for 1 hour before serving.

113

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g cucumbers, salt, 40 g carrots, 20 g ginger, and more.

Yes, Japanese Pounded Cucumber Salad - Shojin Ryori falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Japanese Pounded Cucumber Salad - Shojin Ryori

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