Published Jun 21, 2020 Updated Aug 26, 2024
Pickled Cucumber Recipe
Pickled cucumber is a refreshing and healthy cold appetizer or side dish in Asian cooking. It’s delightful to have during summertime when the weather is hot. Pickled cucumbers are popular all over Asia, especially in China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. There are regional variations of this dish. They can be spiced up with chili oil, black vinegar, and garnished with sesame seed, for example: my Asian cucumber salad. The cucumbers can be sliced thin, round, or cut into chunks or strips.
Recipe Ingredients
This quick pickled cucumbers call for only four (4) basic ingredients:
Fresh cucumbers. I like to use small Persian cucumbers. Salt. Sugar. Rice vinegar.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Pickle Cucumbers
It’s very easy to pickle cucumbers, all you need is the above ingredients. First, slice the cucumber to thin pieces. You can also cut the cucumber into strips. It’s really up to you. Next, add salt to the cucumber and mix well. This step will draw the moisture content in the cucumber out and make the texture crunchy. The final step is add sugar and vinegar to the cucumber. Stir to blend well and chill in the fridge before serving. Once you learn how to make pickled cucumber, you will never buy a store-bought version again.
What To Serve With Pickled Cucumber
Serve this dish with a variety of main entrees. For a wholesome Asian meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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