Japanese Cucumber & Bean Sprout Salad

11 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 -2 cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups bean sprouts (must be fresh, not canned)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (may use lite)
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (i use Siriacha)
  • 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the cucumbers and sprouts in a glass bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss well and chill for 1 hour. Rinse and drain well.
  2. 2
    Put all the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine. Pour over the cucumber/sprouts, and mix well. Top with sesame seeds.
  3. 3
    NOTE: I find that letting the salad sit a few ours in the fridge helps the texture and flavors mix. In fact, I prefer this salad the next day.

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