Chikuwa and Cucumber Goma-ae (Sesame Dressed Salad)
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A budget-friendly side dish that can be made in just 10 minutes, featuring the savory taste of chikuwa and the crunchy texture of cucumber. The rich aroma of sesame seeds combined with the depth of garlic creates an exquisite flavor, perfect for appetizers or bento boxes.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Thinly slice the onion and soak in vinegar water; thinly slice the cucumber and massage with salt. → Cut the chikuwa into 1cm slices and squeeze all moisture out of the onion and cucumber using paper towels. → Prepare the seasoning mixture in a bowl, then add the prepared vegetables and chikuwa to toss together. → Add the sesame oil, ground sesame seeds, and white sesame seeds, then mix everything well.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Thinly slice the onion and soak in vinegar water; thinly slice the cucumber and massage with salt. → Cut the chikuwa into 1cm slices and squeeze all moisture out of the onion and cucumber using paper towels. → Prepare the seasoning mixture in a bowl, then add the prepared vegetables and chikuwa to toss together. → Add the sesame oil, ground sesame seeds, and white sesame seeds, then mix everything well.
Introduction
A budget-friendly side dish that can be made in just 10 minutes, featuring the savory taste of chikuwa and the crunchy texture of cucumber. The rich aroma of sesame seeds combined with the depth of garlic creates an exquisite flavor, perfect for appetizers or bento boxes.
Step 1
Thinly slice the onion along the grain and place in a bowl. Add water and about 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar, then soak for about 10 minutes to remove the sharp taste.
Step 2
Cut off both ends of the cucumber, thinly slice it, and place it in a bowl. Add 1/3 teaspoon of salt, massage well, and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Cut the chikuwa into 1cm thick rounds.
Step 4
Drain the onions soaked in vinegar water, wrap them in a paper towel, and squeeze out the moisture thoroughly.
Step 5
Quickly rinse the salted cucumber with water, drain, wrap in a paper towel, and squeeze out all the moisture firmly.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
💡 To prevent a watery result, the secret to a delicious dish is to squeeze the onion and cucumber as thoroughly as possible.
💡 Adding a small amount of vinegar to the water when soaking the onions helps remove their sharpness efficiently in a short time.
💡 Using both ground sesame seeds and whole white sesame seeds provides both a rich aroma and a pleasant crunchy texture.
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