Taiwanese Pickled Cucumber | Taiwanese Side Dish Recipe (台式醃小黃瓜)

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, rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Stir until sugar dissolves completely.

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

Incorporate sliced red chili for heat and sesame oil for flavor.

Transfer mixture to a jar or airtight container.

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

Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer.

Cooking Techniques

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