The sesame oil aroma in this plum salad is incredible! It's light and refreshing, yet pairs perfectly with rice and drinks—seriously addictive!
Ingredients
2 servings- Cucumber1
- Chicken breast (skinless)3
- Onion1/2
- Pickled plum (umeboshi)2-3
- ★Sesame oil1 tbsp
- ★Soy sauce1 tbsp
- ★Toasted sesame seedsto taste
- ★Cooking sakea pinch
- ★Salta pinch
Directions
20 min- 1
Cut 1 cucumber into thin julienne strips. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, gently massage, and squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2
Slice 1/2 onion and soak in water, then drain well.
- 3
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add a pinch of cooking sake, and poach 3 chicken breasts. Once cooked, cool slightly and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Remove the pit from 2-3 pickled plums and pound with a knife until paste-like. Add the ★ seasonings and mix well.
- 5
Arrange the prepared cucumber, onion, and chicken breast in a bowl, drizzle with the plum sauce, and toss until flavors are evenly combined. Serve immediately.
Tips
Salt-massaging the cucumber removes excess moisture, allowing the sauce to penetrate better. Adjust the amount of pickled plum to your preference for better balance.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories140 kcal
- Protein16 g
- Fat5 g
- Carbs6 g
- Sodium1.8 g
The sesame oil aroma in this plum salad is incredible! It's light and refreshing, yet pairs perfectly with rice and drinks—seriously addictive!
Ingredients
2 servings- Cucumber1
- Chicken breast (skinless)3
- Onion1/2
- Pickled plum (umeboshi)2-3
- ★Sesame oil1 tbsp
- ★Soy sauce1 tbsp
- ★Toasted sesame seedsto taste
- ★Cooking sakea pinch
- ★Salta pinch
Directions
20 min- 1
Cut 1 cucumber into thin julienne strips. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, gently massage, and squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2
Slice 1/2 onion and soak in water, then drain well.
- 3
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add a pinch of cooking sake, and poach 3 chicken breasts. Once cooked, cool slightly and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Remove the pit from 2-3 pickled plums and pound with a knife until paste-like. Add the ★ seasonings and mix well.
- 5
Arrange the prepared cucumber, onion, and chicken breast in a bowl, drizzle with the plum sauce, and toss until flavors are evenly combined. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories140 kcal
- Protein16 g
- Fat5 g
- Carbs6 g
- Sodium1.8 g
Tips
Salt-massaging the cucumber removes excess moisture, allowing the sauce to penetrate better. Adjust the amount of pickled plum to your preference for better balance.