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Cold Miso Cucumber / Zen food / Shojin ryori

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Cold Miso Cucumber

Cultural Context

Cold Miso Cucumber, or Hiyashi Kyuri, is a refreshing Japanese dish often enjoyed during the hot summer months. It highlights the crispness of fresh cucumbers paired with a savory miso dressing, making it a staple in Japanese home cooking. This dish is not only a popular side for meals but also embodies the Japanese philosophy of using seasonal ingredients. Today, variations can be found globally, often incorporating different vegetables or dressings.

JapaneseJPside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium cucumbers
1/2 cup white miso
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 scallions
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

white miso

🥗Healthier: reduced-sodium miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Reduced-sodium miso maintains flavor with less salt.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

1

Keep the cucumbers in the refrigerator.

2

Apply miso to the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula.

3

Cut the cucumber into small pieces.

4

Put the cucumbers in the bowl and mix with the spatula.

5

Eat the dish as soon as you mix the miso.

Cooking Techniques

mixingslicing

Equipment Needed

bowlwhiskknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegandairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

Miso Cucumber SaladHiyashi Kyuri
Local Name: 冷やし味噌きゅうり

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