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Sunomono

From the video “Japanese Cucumber Salad (酢の物 - Sunomono)” by No Recipes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with No Recipes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~25 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$1.80*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$16.20* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
8

Ingredients

  • Vegan

May contain sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$3.60*for the batch in the video
~$1.80*per serving

You save about ~$16.20* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$32.40* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: wakame, cooked seafood, toasted sesame seeds

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 50% of ingredient lines (100% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mandoline
  • glass bowls
  • chopsticks

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact measurements for salt, sugar, rice vinegar, wakame, and toppings are not explicitly stated.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Sunomono

What makes No Recipes's Sunomono recipe and technique special?

No Recipes's take on Sunomono focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Japanese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Squeezing cucumbers thoroughly prevents watery, diluted dressing. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Sunomono at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Sunomono recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Sunomono ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Sunomono can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in No Recipes's Sunomono?

This recipe utilizes approximately 8 ingredients across 8 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Sunomono?

The official cooking video by No Recipes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.