Cucumber and Mackerel Sunomono (Vinegared Salad)

 

Ingredients:

2 cucumbers

1/2 tsp salt

1 can boiled mackerel (drained)

[A] 2 tbsp vinegar

[A] 1 tbsp sugar

[A] 1 tsp soy sauce

[A] 1/2 tsp grated ginger

Instructions:

① Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds. Rub in the salt, let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the excess moisture thoroughly.

② Place the boiled mackerel in a bowl and break it up into coarse chunks.

③ Add the cucumbers from step ① and the ingredients marked [A] to the bowl, then toss everything together. It's ready to serve!

Top with white sesame seeds if desired, and enjoy!