Cucumber Tsukudani (Simmered Cucumber)
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A perfect pantry staple side dish that you can make simply by slicing and simmering cucumbers. The sweet and savory flavor combined with the crunchy texture of the cucumbers is addictive, making it a great addition to bento boxes or as a snack.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
1. Thinly slice the cucumbers, rub with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. → 2. Squeeze the moisture out of the cucumbers as thoroughly as possible, and finely chop the ginger and chili pepper. → 3. Place the cucumber, ginger, soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, and sugar in a frying pan and set to medium heat. → 4. Once boiling, add the toasted sesame seeds and chili pepper, then simmer until the liquid evaporates.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
1. Thinly slice the cucumbers, rub with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. → 2. Squeeze the moisture out of the cucumbers as thoroughly as possible, and finely chop the ginger and chili pepper. → 3. Place the cucumber, ginger, soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, and sugar in a frying pan and set to medium heat. → 4. Once boiling, add the toasted sesame seeds and chili pepper, then simmer until the liquid evaporates.
Introduction
A perfect pantry staple side dish that you can make simply by slicing and simmering cucumbers. The sweet and savory flavor combined with the crunchy texture of the cucumbers is addictive, making it a great addition to bento boxes or as a snack.
Step 1
Cut off the stem end of the cucumber, rub the cut surfaces together to remove the scum, and then rinse with water.
Step 2
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds approximately 5mm wide.
Step 3
Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl, add salt (1 teaspoon), rub well, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out the moisture.
Step 4
Peel the ginger and julienne it; remove the seeds from the chili pepper and cut into rounds using scissors or a knife.
Step 5
Firmly squeeze the moisture out of the salted cucumbers with both hands and place them in a frying pan.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
💡 Removing the cucumber scum is not strictly necessary, but doing so removes the unique bitterness and results in a better flavor.
⚠️ The most important point is to squeeze out the moisture thoroughly after rubbing with salt—use your hands firmly and then finish with a paper towel to ensure the seasonings soak in properly.
🔥 During the latter half of the simmering process, the mixture can easily burn, so be sure to stir the bottom of the pan while monitoring the heat.
👥 Store in a clean airtight container in the refrigerator; it will keep for about 4–7 days.
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