Sunomomo Dressing for Japanese Pickles

Directions

Place cucumber slices on paper towels to drain excess liquid.

Wrap in paper towels and refrigerate until serving time.

Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, adding sugar to taste.

Stir until sugar and wasabi are dissolved.

At serving time, place cucumbers in a bowl, pour on dressing and toss.

VARIATION: Try adding ¼ pound (or more) thinly sliced octopus, kyuri tako no sunomono.