Quick Asian Pickled Cucumbers Recipe
These quick Asian pickled cucumbers are a fresh, tangy, bright, and crunchy side dish. They’re perfect to enjoy with any meal and best of all, you can make it at home using only 5 ingredients and in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Using a mandolin or knife, thinly slice the cucumbers.
- Transfer the cucumbers into a small mixing bowl. Add salt then toss to mix well. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, take a handful of the cucumbers and squeeze the excess water. Transfer to a clean bowl then repeat for the remaining cucumbers.
- Season the cucumbers with rice vinegar and sugar. Adjust to taste.
- Garnish with black sesame seeds and enjoy!