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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Let’s join the Cooking Tips section of TasteVN to see how to make pickled cucumbers with fish sauce that has a unique flavor, fragrant with the distinctive taste of fish sauce, combined with crispy sweet cucumbers, which is wonderful when served with white rice. Let’s Cook and try it right now!
Ingredients for Pickled Cucumbers with Fish Sauce Serves 3 people
Cucumbers 3 pieces Fish sauce 200 ml (ready-mixed) Pineapple 1/4 piece (ananas) Garlic 3 cloves Chili 6 pieces Salt A little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh cucumbers
- You should choose cucumbers that are bright green, long and straight in shape, with even-sized ends, and feel heavy in hand.
- Choose whole cucumbers without insect bites, not bruised, and touch to feel moderately firm.
- Avoid choosing cucumbers that have a bulging belly, small ends, and pointed tails, as they tend to be old, seedy, and not crispy.
- It is advisable to choose cucumbers of moderate size; smaller ones are usually sweeter than larger ones.
How to choose fresh and delicious pineapple
- You should choose pineapples that have a bright yellow color; the darker the yellow, the sweeter it is, with a mild fragrant smell that is easy to detect. Depending on your preferences, you can take note when selecting.
- Select pineapples that are intact, not bruised, evenly colored, without dark spots on the body, and still have the crown.
- Pineapples that feel heavy in hand, with large and sparse eyes, and a round, plump body are those that have more flesh, are juicier, and much sweeter.
See details: How to choose fresh pineapples
Where to buy dipping sauce
- Dipping sauce can be easily found at regular grocery stores, supermarkets, or traditional markets. Alternatively, you can buy it directly on reputable e-commerce sites like bachhoaxanh.com.
- If you prefer, you can make dipping sauce at home to ensure the quality and flavor as desired.
How to prepare cucumbers soaked in dipping sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
Keep the cucumber’s skin intact and wash it clean. Use a knife to cut it in half lengthwise, removing all the soft flesh and seeds inside.
Continue cutting it crosswise into small bite-sized pieces.
Tip: When you buy cucumbers, you should cut off the two ends and rub them in a circular motion until they foam, and after rinsing, the bitterness of the cucumber can be eliminated.
Pineapple (dứa) after peeling, removing all the eyes, cut into thin slices, take 1/2 of the cut pineapple to chop finely.
Quick way to peel pineapple (dứa) without cutting the eyes
- You use a knife to cut off both ends of the pineapple, then cut the pineapple into 4 pieces lengthwise.
- Keep the sharp edge of the knife close to the fruit’s body, moving the knife to remove both the skin and the eyes of the pineapple.
- Finally, just trim any remaining eyes.
See details: 5 simple and easy ways to peel pineapple (dứa)
Garlic is peeled, cut into thin slices. Chili is washed clean.
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Soak cucumber
Dissolve a little salt in water, soak all the cucumbers, using your hands to squeeze and mix for about 2 minutes. Remove and rinse with water, place in a basket to drain.
Mix the cucumber, pineapple, garlic, and sliced chili in a glass bowl, add the dipping sauce until all ingredients are submerged. Mix well and place in the refrigerator for about 6 – 12 hours before serving.
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Final product
The cucumber is evenly soaked in fragrant fish sauce, helping it retain its crispness and deliciousness, creating a crunchy texture that is delightful to eat. Combined with a sweet and sour taste, and a touch of spicy chili plus fragrant roasted garlic.
Everything is mixed together, absorbing the rich flavor of the fish sauce. It makes a wonderful side dish for meals.
How to preserve pickled cucumbers
- It is recommended to rinse the jar/ glass container with boiling water before putting the pickled cucumbers in for storage, which helps to clean bacteria and extend the storage time.
- You place it in the jar/ glass container, seal it tightly, and then store it in the refrigerator refrigerator for later use; it can be stored for about 1 month.
- When eating, use a clean chopsticks/ spoon to take a suitable amount, avoiding frequent stirring which may cause spoilage.
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With just a few very simple steps, you can immediately make the pickled cucumbers that are rich in flavor and extremely appetizing, adding more taste to your meal. I wish you success with your delicious dish!
*Refer to the images and recipe from the YouTube channel: Cookpad.com
