Crispy Marinated Cucumbers 🥒 Life-Changing Recipe That Will Blow Your Mind ✨ Best Korean Side Dish!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili provides heat without the preservatives of flakes, while black pepper is a common substitute.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor, while white vinegar is more affordable.

Slice the cucumber into very thin slices.

Place the sliced cucumber in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup of vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper together.

Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and mix to coat them evenly.

Let the cucumbers sit on the counter for about 20 minutes to marinate.

After 20 minutes, mix the cucumbers again to redistribute the vinegar that tends to settle at the bottom.

Taste the cucumbers to check for flavor and enjoy.

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