Sunomono (酢の物) – Cucumber salad with vinegar

This refreshing cucumber salad, known as Sunomono, is a delicious side dish in Japanese cuisine. The combination of crispy cucumbers, a sweet and sour dressing made from rice vinegar and soy sauce, and optional imitation crab makes this salad a perfect refreshment. The addition of wakame gives the dish an extra umami flavor. Ideal as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to sushi and other Japanese dishes.