Folding Onigiri is another way to make Onigiri (おにぎり) rice ball. In this way, you don’t have to hold and shape steamed rice directly in your hands, therefore rice doesn’t stick everywhere. It is also called Onigirazu. All the fillings including rice are placed on a sheet of Nori roasted seaweed, and everything is neatly…
Crab and Cucumber Sunomono is a salad with fake crab meat and sliced cucumber marinated in a rice vinegar sauce. This salad is so easy to make with simple ingredients, in a matter of 10 minutes. It is also healthy, with no fat, delicious, and a wonderful side dish for Bento lunches and dinner.
Tako Sunomono (Octopus Salad) is a refreshing take on traditional Japanese Sunomono, featuring thinly sliced cucumber and tender pieces of octopus tossed in a light, sweet-tangy vinegar dressing. Crisp, clean, and beautifully balanced, it’s a wonderful side dish—especially alongside richer main courses, where the bright acidity helps cleanse the palate. It also makes an elegant appetizer…
Namasu, or Kohaku Namasu (紅白なます), is a type of Sunomono that often appears as part of Osechi Ryouri, the traditional Japanese New Year’s feast. Thinly julienned daikon radish and carrot are salted to draw out excess moisture, then pickled in a sweet vinegar dressing. Red and white are the colors of celebration in Japan, and the pairing…
Celery Sunomono is a light and refreshing Japanese-style salad made with crisp celery tossed in a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing, then sprinkled with sesame seeds. While celery isn’t a traditional vegetable in Japanese cuisine, it works surprisingly well in Sunomono. Its fresh, herbal flavor pairs beautifully with the bright sweet-and-sour dressing, creating a clean…
Cucumber and Wakame Seaweed Sunomono is a very refreshing side dish. The combination of cucumber and wakame is one of the most popular types of Sunomono. You too can make this simple and tasty dish at home. If you have a mandolin or vegetable slicer, it’s a breeze to make this. But even if not,…
Sunomono is a refreshing Japanese cucumber salad marinated in a sweet vinegar dressing and mixed with sesame seeds. This traditional dish is easy to make with simple ingredients and makes a perfect side dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of entrées, from Japanese-style meat or fish to dishes seasoned with more Western flavors.