Japanese Cucumbers and Carrots
(from Layne R’s recipe box)
Refreshing treat before the meal
Source: Dave's mission
Serves 6 peopleCategories: pickles
Ingredients
- 1/4 C sugar
- 1/4 C vinegar
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/4 MSG(optional)
- 1 carrot
- 1 large cucumber
Directions
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Make sauce by mixing the vinegar, sugar, salt, and MSG together until sugar is dissolved. Peel carrot and slice diagonally in 1/4 inch slices. Peel cucumber, remove seeds and slice diagonally. Mix carrots and cucumbers in a bowl. sprinkle with additional salt. Be generous. let stand 20 minutes. Wash off salt and drain. Pour sauce over vegetables. Stand at least 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions.