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Sunomomo Dressing for Japanese Pickles

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Japan

Known as a Japanese recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 7 ingredients

  1. 1/2 c Rice vinegar
  2. 1/4 ts Wasabi, powdered horseradish dissolved in 1 ts water
  3. 1/4 c Fresh lemon juice
  4. 1 ts Freshly grated ginger
  5. Cucumber
  6. 1 ts Salt
  7. 2 tb To 4 tb sugar

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Wasabi High in vitamin E · High in unsaturated fat

    High in vitamin E · 3.9 mg per 100 g, 33% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

    Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    High in unsaturated fat · 8.0 g per 100 g, 80% of its fatty acids unsaturated

    • Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats].
    • Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat..

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Wasabi”, USDA FoodData Central.

  2. Lemon juice High in vitamin C

    High in vitamin C · 39 mg per 100 g, 48% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
    11 more authorised claims
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
    • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemon juice, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

  3. Cucumber Source of vitamin K · Source of protein

    Source of vitamin K · 16 µg per 100 g, 22% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
    • Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. NIH fact sheet

    Source of protein · 0.7 g per 100 g, 17% of the energy from protein

    • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Cucumber, with peel, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

  • Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Method

  1. Place cucumber slices on paper towels to drain excess liquid. Wrap in paper towels and refrigerate until serving time.
  2. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, adding sugar to taste. Stir until sugar and wasabi are dissolved. At serving time, place cucumbers in a bowl, pour on dressing and toss.
  3. VARIATION: Try adding 1/4 pound (or more) thinly sliced octopus, kyuri tako no sunomono.
  4. From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Grater
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander
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