Quick Japanese Pickled Cucumber with Ginger (Tsukemono)
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Quick Japanese Pickled Cucumber with Ginger (Tsukemono)
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Ingredients
- 20 g ginger root approx 3cm, a little over 1 inch
- 1 dried red chili pepper deseeded
- 300 g cucumber or English cucumber, Japanese or Persian varieties
- 1 tsp salt coarse
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil toasted
- 1 pinch white sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- First, peel the skin off 20 g ginger root and cut it into thin strips (julienne).
- Cut 1 dried red chili pepper into thin slices.
- Wash 300 g Japanese or Persian cucumber and sprinkle a chopping board with 1 tsp coarse salt. Roll each cucumber in the salt.
- Wash off the salt and dry the cucumber. (If you're using English cucumber, cut it in half lengthways and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.)
- Smash the cucumber with something sturdy like a heavy glass cup or rolling pin. Crush/break it slightly, but not too much.
- Roughly cut the cucumber into bitesize pieces.
- Place the cucumber in a sealable bag with the ginger and chili, then add the 1 tsp sea salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil.
- Massage the ingredients into the cucumber to evenly distribute them.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour. (For best results, overnight.)
- Sprinkle with 1 pinch white sesame seeds upon serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Best eaten within 3 days.
- Omit the chili for a non-spicy version of the dish.
- This recipe is best made with Japanese or Persian cucumbers that contain less water. If you're using English cucumbers, it's better to scoop out the seeds and discard before cutting.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
41.3kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
5.9g
(2%)
Protein
0.8g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Sodium
839.4mg
(35%)
Fiber
0.82g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 41.3kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 839.4mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 0.82g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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