Chinese Pickled Cucumbers

Chinese Pickled Cucumbers are a delightful and refreshing appetizer or side dish, combining crisp cucumbers with a tangy and savory marinade.

Chinese Pickled Cucumbers

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Chinese Pickled Cucumbers are a delightful and refreshing appetizer or side dish, combining crisp cucumbers with a tangy and savory marinade.

Servings 1 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 medium cucumbers sliced into thin rounds
• 1 teaspoon salt for drawing out excess moisture
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium if preferred
• 1 teaspoon sugar to taste
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for some heat, optional

Instructions

 

• Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
• Rinse the salted cucumbers with cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry with paper towels.
• In a separate bowl, combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
• Combine the cucumbers with the marinade, mix well to ensure all slices are covered, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Serve cold as an appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Calories: 60kcal

Meal Type: Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: appetizer, chinese cuisine, pickled vegetables

Cooking Method: Nobake

Diet: Vegan

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy