The fourth grade at Taft School, Orange, CA did a unit on Japan – including making kimonos and a Japanese feast.  This was part of it.  Great for a different salad.  A must if you are making tempura. 

Ingredients:

• 2 large cucumbers (skin and seeds removed (now you can get English and Persian cucumbers – almost no seeds)
• 3 stalks celery
• crab, shrimp or abalone (oh, sure – just send money!)
• 1 Tab sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 c vinegar (rice or cider)
• 1/2 tsp MSG (not anymore!)

Directions:

1. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise.
2. Slice cucumbers and celery in thin diagonal pieces.
3. Sprinkle with salt.
4. Set aside for about 10 minutes.
5. Squeeze out the water and add sugar and vinegar.

Serves: 2-3

Source:  4th grade, Taft School 1971