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Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers
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Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers

These crunchy Japanese quick pickles are easy to make and the perfect salty, sweet and sour low calorie snack to serve before or with a meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 36 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber halved and thinly sliced, seedless
  • 2 scallions (diced)
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste (optional)
  • sesame seeds optional garnish, roasted, back

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy, sugar, sesame oil and chili paste.
  2. Add cucumbers and scallions to bowl and toss well. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or longer before serving.
  3. Garnish with black roasted sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Pickles can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for several days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 36kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4.2g (1%) Protein 1.5g (3%) Fat 1.4g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g (7%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Fiber 0.9g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 36

% Daily Value*

Calories 36kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4.2g 1%
Protein 1.5g 3%
Fat 1.4g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g 7%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Fiber 0.9g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.