this is NOT just sliced cucumbers with a dressing. the first step is to SALT + SQUEEZE the cucumbers. very important to proper sunomono....

· MISO GLAZE · 4 cup sake (cooking sake) · 4 cup mirin · 4 cup white miso paste · 1.5 cup granulated sugar · Bring the sake and mirin to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. · Boil for 20 seconds to evaporate the alcohol. · Turn the heat down to low, add the miso paste, and whisk. · When the miso has dissolved completely, turn the heat up to high again and add the sugar, whisking constantly to ensure that the sugar doesn't bu