Sunomomo Dressing for Japanese Pickles

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Pickles
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 Cup Rice vinegar
1/4 Cup Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Freshly grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon Wasabi, powdered horseradish
 

Preparation:

Place cucumber slices on paper towels to drain excess liquid. Wrap in paper towels and refrigerate until serving time. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, adding sugar to taste. Stir until sugar and wasabi are dissolved. At serving time, place cucumbers in a bowl, pour on dressing and toss. VARIATION: Try adding 1/4 pound (or more) thinly sliced octopus, kyuri tako no sunomono.