Asian Pickled Cucumber
These crisp, tangy pickled cucumbers are quick to prepare and packed with bright Asian-inspired flavors. Ginger, rice vinegar, and soy create a refreshing balance of sweet, salty, and spicy notes — perfect as a side dish, topping, or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating)
Ingredients
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For the Pickles:
2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried red chile flakes
2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers and shallot. Place them in a large bowl or jar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, grated ginger, salt, chile flakes, and soy sauce until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the pickling liquid over the cucumbers and shallot, ensuring everything is submerged.
- Toss gently to combine, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir before serving. The flavor deepens as the cucumbers marinate longer.
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