Pickled cucumbers
Unlock the deep, savory secret behind that irresistible Chinese restaurant side dish! This Soy-Braised Cucumber recipe transforms humble cucumbers into a jar of pure umami magic.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumber
- Red chili peppers Appropriate amount
- garlic Appropriate amount
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: 3 cucumbers, some garlic, and some red chili peppers
- Clean the cucumber thoroughly, then cut it into sections and then into strips, making sure the strips aren't too thin. Slice the garlic and cut the red chili peppers into sections
- Add half a spoonful of salt and one spoonful of sugar to the cucumber strips, mix well, and marinate for 30 minutes
- Take an empty bowl and add 5 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 5 tablespoons of vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Then add sliced garlic and chili pepper pieces to the bowl and stir well.
- After the cucumbers are pickled, drain off the excess water, then put the cucumbers into a food storage container, and pour the prepared sauce into the container, as shown in the picture
- Cover the container tightly and refrigerate overnight. It can be eaten the next day. (Stir it several times during the marinating process to ensure even flavor absorption.)
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