Cucumber Namasu Recipe 35

Steps:

• Partly peel cucumbers, leaving narrow strips of peel. Thinly slice cucumbers. In a measuring cup or mixing bowl combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and ginger root; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumber slices. Cover and chill thoroughly before serving.

Steps:

• Slice the cucumbers in half. Remove the seeds if they are large. Slice on thin diagonals.
• Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon of salt and place in a bowl. Let stand for 20 minutes.
• Rinse, drain, and remove excess water by putting the cucumbers in a kitchen towel and squeezing out the water.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, remaining salt and ginger. Pour over cucumbers and chill.

Steps:

• Partly peel cucumbers leaving strips of green, and slice very thin.
• Add salt to cucumbers and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Combine remaining ingredients.
• Press excess liquid from cucumbers and add to sauce. Mix well.
• Add cucumbers to sauce.
• Chill and serve as a relish or salad.