Asian Pickled Cucumber
Enjoy the crunch of Asian pickled cucumbers. They are quick to make, perfect for immediate enjoyment, or easy storage in the fridge.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 192kcal
Ingredients
- 800 g cucumber
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 5 clove garlic adjust it to your liking
- 3-5 fresh chilli adjust it to your liking
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Preparing the Cucumbers: Cut the cucumbers into strips and remove the seed part.
- Marinating with Salt: Mix the salt with the cucumbers and let them marinate for one hour. Then wash the salt off the cucumbers and squeeze out any excess water.
- Flavorful Finish: Mix in sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, chilli, garlic and your pickled cucumbers are ready to eat. Store some in a container in the fridge for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Hygiene: it’s important to separate the cucumbers you plan to eat right away from those you’re storing in the fridge. Use a clean fork or chopsticks when taking cucumbers from the container to avoid any potential bacterial contamination.
- Variation: You can experiment with various ingredients to enhance the flavors of your pickled cucumbers. Consider these options: Sichuan pepper, ginger, rice vinegar, lemon juice, or sesame seeds. These additions can add more flavors to your pickles, so feel free to get creative!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 8746mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg