Refreshing Taiwanese Sweet & Sour Pickled Cucumber 🥒 | Easy & Crunchy Side Dish!

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor with health benefits.

Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or sticks.

Sprinkle salt over cucumbers and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.

Rinse cucumbers under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

In a bowl, combine sugar, white rice vinegar, and salt.

Stir until sugar dissolves completely.

Add cucumbers to the bowl and mix well to coat evenly.

Incorporate sliced red chili for heat.

Transfer mixture to a jar or airtight container.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

Cooking Techniques

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