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Vietnamese Style Cucumber Pickle Recipe

Craving a vibrant and refreshing side dish? These Vietnamese-style cucumber pickles are bursting with flavor! Inspired by a coworker's recipe (thanks, Sherry!), this quick pickle recipe is intensely flavorful and perfect alongside Thai curries or other Southeast Asian dishes. The simple recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste after marinating overnight. Makes enough for 4-6 as a side.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 53.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Vietnamese Style Cucumber Pickle

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How to Make Vietnamese Style Cucumber Pickle

  1. Thinly slice 2 medium cucumbers (about 2 cups sliced).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar (white or palm), 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 small red chili finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes), 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger.
  3. Gently toss to ensure all cucumbers are coated with the marinade.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld completely.
  5. Serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

176 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

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