Sweet and Sour Asian Pickled Cucumbers
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4.3
Sweet and Sour Asian Pickled Cucumbers
Description
This recipe uses thinly sliced cucumbers and shallots to create a fresh texture that easily absorbs a pickling liquid made from seasoned rice vinegar, sugar, grated ginger, kosher salt, and dried red chile flakes. The acid and sugar balance produce a harmonious sweet and sour taste with a subtle heat from the chile flakes and a bright aromatic note from the ginger. The pickled cucumbers remain crisp and refreshing due to the short pickling time and the type of cucumber used.
Preparation involves combining all ingredients and allowing them to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to three days. The pickles can be served as a salad or a condiment alongside Asian dishes, providing a zesty, crunchy contrast.
If served as a salad, it is recommended to drain most of the pickling liquid to avoid excess moisture. The recipe notes suggest doubling the cucumber and shallot quantity with the same amount of liquid for larger salads to maintain flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon dried red chile flakes
- 2 cucumber seedless English variety
- 1 shallot
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into very thin coins (a mandoline works well for this job) and thinly slice the shallot as well. Add both to the quart jar or medium size bowl.
- In a smaller bowl or jar, whisk the rice vinegar, sugar, grated ginger, salt and chile flakes together until the sugar has dissolved and pour over the cucumbers, tossing lightly to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
Notes
- Drain most of the pickling liquid before serving when using as a salad to prevent watery dishes.
- For making a salad portion, double the cucumbers and shallots to keep the flavor balanced with the pickling liquid.
- Refrigerate pickled cucumbers for at least 30 minutes to develop flavor; can be kept up to 3 days for stronger taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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