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