Ingredients:
Cucamber Amazu Ae
Cucamber —2stk
Shiso leaves(Japanese basil)—-5 leaves
Rice vinegar—-2tbsp
Sugar—-2tsp
Salt—-1tsp
(White sticks on the photo are agar chips, I put this time but it’s an option.)
Directions:
- Slice cucumber and cut shiso leaves and smashed with salt by hand.
- Wring cucumber dry.
- Mixed sugar with vinegar and add cucumber.
- Put in a fridge for 30 min.
Amazu is sweet vinegar which made of rice vinegar and sugar. Japanese summer is very hot and humid, and people tend to loose their appetite. Amazu Ae is light refreshing taste and easy to eat.
Cucumber can cool the body, and the rice vinegar is good for digestion and get rid of the tiredness.