Japanese Seaweed & Cucumber Salad (Wakame Kyuri Su): A Refreshing Umami-Packed Delight
Japanese Seaweed & Cucumber Salad (Wakame Kyuri Su) is a light, tangy, and savory salad made with rehydrated wakame seaweed, fresh cucumber, and a simple vinegar-based dressing. Wakame, a type of edible seaweed, is known for its rich umami flavor and is packed with vitamins and minerals, while cucumbers bring a refreshing crunch and subtle sweetness to the dish.
- Time: 10 min
- Servings: 2
Source: Recipes Maria
Ingredients
- dried wakame seaweed
- medium Japanese or Persian cucumber
- salt
- rice vinegar
- soy sauce
- sugar
- sesame oil
- toasted sesame seeds
- Optional garnish: thinly sliced red chili or grated ginger