Kiyuri Namasu (Pickled Cucumbers)
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
?Ready
30 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
cucumbers
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
white vinegar
|
|
| 1 ½ | tablespoons |
sugar
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
monosodium glutamate
|
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
ginger
fresh, finely chopped, optional |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
cucumbers
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 59 | ml |
white vinegar
|
|
| 23 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
monosodium glutamate
|
*
|
| 5 | ml |
ginger
fresh, finely chopped, optional |
|
Directions
Peel cucumbers and split in half lengthwise.
Cut cucumbers into thin slices and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Let stand for 15 minutes.
Squeeze out excess water.
Mix together the rest of the ingredients and add to the cucumbers.
Mix well and chill.
May be prepared ahead.
