Description
A refreshing and tangy side dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers (English or Persian)
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey/agave syrup)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Optional: sliced green onions, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water and slice them thinly.
- Combine the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cucumber slices to the bowl, tossing gently in the marinade.
- Transfer the mixture to a clean jar with a tight lid, pressing down to ensure cucumbers are submerged.
- Allow the cucumbers to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for a more intense flavor.
Notes
Great served on salads, alongside grilled meats, or in rice bowls. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for added presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg