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Crunchy Chinese Pickled Cucumber Recipe with Pantry Staples

Quick and easy delicious Asian side dish or appetizer. Crunchy Chinese Picked Cucumbers
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Asian Recipe, Chinese Pickled Cucumbers, Chinese Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • 365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup, 12 Fl Oz
  • McCormick Culinary Whole Sesame Seed, 16 oz - One 16 Ounce Container of Hulled Whole White Sesame Seeds Perfect for Noodle Dishes, Sushi, Stir-Fries and Coating for Meat and Fish
  • McCormick Peppercorn Medley Grinder, 0.85 oz (Pack of 6)
  • Soy Sauce Artisanal Classic 500 Days Aged, Japanese Premium Handmade, Naturally Brewed, No Additives, Non-GMO, Made in Japan(360ml)【YAMASAN】
  • La Tourangelle, Toasted Sesame Oil, Great for Cooking, Add to Noodles, Stir-Fry, Vegetables, Vinaigrettes, and Marinades, 8.45 fl oz
  • 365 by Whole Foods Market, Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena, 16.9 Fl Oz
  • 365 by Whole Foods Market, Vinegars Rice Organic, 12.7 Fl Oz

Ingredients

  • 4 Persian Cucumbers or Small Firm Cucumbers
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp. Maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. ground peppercorn medley
  • 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt
  • Toasted Sesame Seed

Instructions

  • Wash and dry cucumbers.
  • Slice cucumbers vertically or horizontally into bite-size pieces
  • Place in a colander and sprinkle with salt
  • Allow the salted cucumbers to drain for approximately 30 minutes
  • Mix all remaining ingredients except toasted sesame seeds and whisk together to form a marinade.
  • After draining the cucumbers, rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  • Place between paper towels and press to dry.
  • Pour spicy marinade over the cucumbers and toss.
  • Seal the mixture in a bowl with a lid or cling wrap.
  • Place in refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Toast sesame seeds and set aside.
  • Remove pickled cucumbers from the refrigerator just before serving and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

If using larger English cucumbers, all them to soak in salt and drain for up to 45 minutes.
You can substitute several items with authentic Chinese spices, as mentioned and linked in the blog article. If you are using Black Vinegar, you will not need the rice and balsamic vinegar. The red pepper flakes and be substituted for Chili Flakes and Peppercorn Medley for Sichuan Peppercorns.