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Pickled Cucumbers with Ginger
5 from 22 votes

Pickled Cucumbers with Ginger

This recipe presents quick pickled cucumbers sliced thin and combined with julienne-cut ginger and kosher salt, sealed in a bag and refrigerated with weight on top for 1 to 2 hours. The pickling process removes bitterness from the cucumbers, resulting in a crisp, tangy condiment with fresh ginger aroma that can be used soon after preparation.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 7 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 3 cucumber 8.8 oz, 250 g, Japanese or Persian varieties
  • 1 tsp kosher salt 5 g; 2% of the cucumber weight, Diamond Crystal brand
  • ½ knob ginger (½ inch, 1.3 cm)

Instructions

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  1. Before You Start: Please note that this recipe requires a quick pickling time of 2 hours. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Rinse 3 Japanese or Persian cucumbers and cut off both ends.
  3. Rub the end piece and cut end together until you see the small bubbles. This removes the bitterness from the cucumber. Discard the end pieces.
  4. Slice the cucumbers.
  5. Peel ½ knob ginger and cut it into julienne strips.
  6. Put the sliced cucumbers, 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and ginger strips into a resealable plastic bag.
  7. Remove the air completely and seal the bag.
  8. Place a heavy object on top of the bag and refrigerate it for 1–2 hours. Here, I sandwiched the resealable bag with two plates and then put a mortar on top. I recommend 3 hours at most, because otherwise it gets too salty. Check the level of saltiness according to your preference. Enjoy!
To Store
  1. You can keep the pickles in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. When the flavor is getting strong, remove the solution and store the pickles in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 7kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 281mg (12%) Potassium 65mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 44IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 7

% Daily Value*

Calories 7kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 44IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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