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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Pickled cucumber is a vegetarian dish commonly used by many people as a side dish to stimulate the taste buds and reduce the heaviness of the main dish. Why hesitate to cook this simple and delicious dish.
Ingredients for Vegetarian Pickled Cucumber For 3 – 4 people
Cucumber 1 kg Garlic 1 bulb Ginger 1 clove Chili 4 pieces Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Salt 1 kg Cooking oil a little
How to choose fresh and delicious cucumbers
- You should choose cucumbers that are bright green, fairly evenly colored, with no bruises or yellow spots as these are signs that the cucumber has been stored for too long and is starting to spoil.
- You should choose straight cucumbers, not or slightly curved. Cucumbers that are long and evenly sized are those with a solid core, which will be crisper and tastier than short and round cucumbers.
- You should choose cucumbers that feel heavy, are soft, have smooth skin, and should choose smaller ones as they are sweeter than larger cucumbers.
- You should not buy cucumbers that bulge out, are thick in the middle, or have a large head and a small tail (and vice versa) as these are mature cucumbers with many seeds, hard, and not tasty.
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Tools needed
Glass jar or Plastic jar, Bowl, pot, basket…
How to make Pickled vegetarian cucumber
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Soak cucumber with salt
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and let them dry.
Then, place the cucumbers in a basin, layering them with salt. Once you finish with the cucumbers, use a heavy object to press down for about 3 – 4 hours.
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Chop and soak cucumbers a second time
After nearly 4 hours of soaking with salt, take the cucumbers out and cut them into bite-sized pieces, then place them in a cloth bag, and continue to use a heavy object to press for an additional 45 – 60 minutes to allow some water to drain out.
Next, the drier the cucumbers are, the crunchier they will be.
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Prepare the cucumber soaking mixture
Heat a pan and add cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir the mixture until you feel the thickness of the seasoning, then turn off the heat and let it cool.
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Soak the cucumbers
After squeezing out the water from the cucumbers, add 1 minced garlic bulb, 1 sliced ginger, and 4 chopped chili peppers. Mix the cucumber mixture well and put it into jars. Then pour the prepared soy sauce over it and cover the jars to soak for 2 – 3 days to complete.
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Final product
Vegetarian pickled cucumbers are a very easy dish to make and always provide a delicious taste when you enjoy them. Whether served as a side dish or eaten with rice, they are very tasty. So why hesitate to follow this recipe?
Successful Implementation Tips
- If the melon is large and has seeds, it is advisable to remove the seeds.
- The container must be sterilized with boiling water.
- When eating, use clean utensils to pick the melon, do not stir or mix.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator in the cool compartment for about 1 month as no preservatives are used, so you should make just enough for immediate consumption. If there is no refrigerator, you can store it outside in a cool place; avoid low humidity temperatures, do not expose to sunlight, and it can be stored for 2 weeks.
- You can omit garlic for those who are vegetarians avoiding garlic.
How to Mix Melon Pickle When Eating
After soaking for 3 days, if you see the melon turning a beautiful yellow color, fragrant, and not foamy on the surface, it’s perfect.
Next, chop 4 pieces of salted melon and place them in a bowl. Use 1 tablespoon of powdered coconut sugar and add it to the bowl of melon, then mix well.
Then add in 1 chopped chili pepper, this chili is not very spicy and makes the vegetarian melon pickle look more beautiful, along with 30 grams of minced garlic, and mix thoroughly.
Finally, squeeze 1 slice of lemon into the bowl to enhance the sourness of the melon pickle, making it more delicious and flavorful. After mixing the melon pickle, let it sit for about 20 – 30 minutes to absorb the spices, and then you can enjoy immediately.
So you have completed the dish vegetarian pickled vegetables, I wish you success in making this dish and enjoy it with your family deliciously!
*Image and recipe references are shared from Facebook Thien Nhien.
