Ingredients for Chinese Style Spicy Pickled Cucumbers
- Pickling Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Fresh Gingerroot
- Red Pepper Flakes
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How to Make Chinese Style Spicy Pickled Cucumbers
- Cut 2 pounds of cucumbers into 1/2-inch thick wedges. Toss the cucumber wedges with 2 tablespoons of salt and let them stand in a bowl for 20 minutes.
- Drain the cucumbers in a colander, rinse them under cold water, and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, dissolve 1/2 cup of sugar in 1 cup of white rice vinegar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the cucumbers and toss gently to coat.
- In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over moderately high heat until the oil is just smoking. Add 1 tablespoon of minced gingerroot and 1-2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference). Stir-fry for 5-10 seconds, or until the red pepper flakes are several shades darker.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the oil cool completely to room temperature.
- Pour the spiced oil over the cucumbers, toss the mixture well, and let it marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate the cucumbers in an airtight container, stirring occasionally.
- Enjoy your spicy pickled cucumbers within 5 days.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
58 g
Sugar
39g
Fat
15g
Carbs
4g