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Soy Sauce Cucumber Pickle
Chinese dish ready in 25 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 15m
- Total
- 25m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 2/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Soy Sauce Cucumber Pickle
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cucumber | 3 as needed |
| Ginger | to taste |
| Garlic | to taste |
| Bird's Eye Chili | a little |
| Salt | 2 tbsp |
| Sichuan Peppercorn | to taste |
| Sugar | 2 tbsp |
| Light Soy Sauce | 3 tbsp |
| Vinegar | 4 tbsp |
- Cucumber3 as needed
- Gingerto taste
- Garlicto taste
- Bird's Eye Chilia little
- Salt2 tbsp
- Sichuan Peppercornto taste
- Sugar2 tbsp
- Light Soy Sauce3 tbsp
- Vinegar4 tbsp
Cooking StepsHow to cook Soy Sauce Cucumber Pickle step by step
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Step 1Smack cucumbers with the flat side of a knife, then break into irregular pieces.
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Step 2Sprinkle with salt, let sit 5 minutes, then drain excess water.
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Step 3Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and chili oil.
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Step 4Pour dressing over cucumber, toss well.
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Step 5Serve immediately or refrigerate 10 minutes for more flavor.
Soy Sauce Cucumber Pickle
Chinese dish ready in 25 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 as needed Cucumber
- to taste Ginger
- to taste Garlic
- a little Bird's Eye Chili
- 2 tbsp Salt
- to taste Sichuan Peppercorn
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 4 tbsp Vinegar
Instructions
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Smack cucumbers with the flat side of a knife, then break into irregular pieces.
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Sprinkle with salt, let sit 5 minutes, then drain excess water.
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Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and chili oil.
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Pour dressing over cucumber, toss well.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate 10 minutes for more flavor.
Recipe Details
Common Questions
How can I make this spicier?
Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.
