Soy Sauce Cucumber Pickle

Chinese dish ready in 25 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

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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

  1. Soy Sauce Pickled Cucumbers
    Step 1

    Smack cucumbers with the flat side of a knife, then break into irregular pieces.

  2. Soy Sauce Pickled Cucumbers
    Step 2

    Sprinkle with salt, let sit 5 minutes, then drain excess water.

  3. Soy Sauce Pickled Cucumbers
    Step 3

    Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and chili oil.

  4. Soy Sauce Pickled Cucumbers
    Step 4

    Pour dressing over cucumber, toss well.

  5. Soy Sauce Pickled Cucumbers
    Step 5

    Serve 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

  1. Smack cucumbers with the flat side of a knife, then break into irregular pieces.

  2. Sprinkle with salt, let sit 5 minutes, then drain excess water.

  3. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and chili oil.

  4. Pour dressing over cucumber, toss well.

  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate 10 minutes for more flavor.

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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.