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Jun 22, 2011 · Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette: 3 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned), 1½ Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp soy sauce, ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds. Add the cucumber, octopus, seaweed, and ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds and toss them all together.
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Aug 21, 2016 · Slice cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl. Stir in salt, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze water out from cucumbers. Slice boiled or sashimi grade octopus thinly. In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce together until sugar dissolves. Add cucumbers, sliced octopus, and wakame seaweed. Mix in (or top with) sliced ginger.
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Dec 27, 2023 · Recipe Variations. If you decide to forgo the octopus in this recipe, you can easily create a delightful Japanese Cucumber Salad. This variation focuses on the refreshing crispness of cucumbers, combined with a tangy dressing, making it a perfect side dish to complement various Japanese-inspired meals. Paring Recommendations
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- Where can I find pre-boiled octopus for this recipe?You can typically find pre-boiled octopus for this recipe at Asian or Japanese grocery stores, specifically in the seafood section.
- Are there any special tips for slicing the cucumbers and octopus?For the cucumbers, avoid making them too thin to retain their crunchy texture. When it comes to the octopus, slice it to your preferred thickness b...
- What type of sweetener is recommended for this recipe?Both sugar and sugar substitutes are excellent choices for sweetening this recipe.
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Jan 18, 2024 · Use your hands to rub the salt over the cucumber and set aside for 5 minutes. Cut 80 g boiled octopus into small bitesize pieces or thinly slice according to preference. Wash the cucumber under cold water and squeeze out the excess liquid. Drain the water from the wakame and place them in a bowl with the octopus.
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Rinse cucumber, pat dry, and slice into thin wheels. Soak dried wakame (seaweed) in hot water a minute or so until it is moist. Mix spices (vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and salt) in a small bowl. Toss tako, cucumber, and wakame in a different bowl, then splash with mixed spices. Place in a serving dish, top with ginger (optional), then chill in ...
Jan 31, 2017 · Instructions. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the sliced cucumber in a bowl, mix well and leave it for 10 minutes. If a lot of water comes out, squeeze the water out of the cucumber slices. Add the sliced octopus and the vinegar dressing ingredients to the bowl with the cucumber slices and mix well.
