Vietnamese Style Cucumber Pickle

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1

Delicious Vietnamese Style Cucumber Pickle recipe for a healthy and refreshing side dish

by The Chefin Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

1h 15min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 large cucumbers , peeled , seeded and cut into large dice
	3 green onions , chopped small
	3/4 cup of vietnamese-style fish sauce ( Nuoc Mam )
	3 limes , juice of
	1 tablespoon of fresh minced cilantro
	1 -2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce ( Tuong Ot Toi Vietnam )

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Vietnamese Style Cucumber Pickle is a classic Vietnamese side dish that is served with meals for added freshness and flavor. This dish is a combination of crisp cucumbers, tangy fish sauce, lime juice, and cilantro. The dish is easy to make and can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or as a topping for rice or noodles. The refreshing taste of this dish makes it perfect for a hot summer day, or as a healthy and guilt-free snack option.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, chopped green onions,cilantro and chili-garlic sauce.
2.	Pour the vietnamese-style fish sauce and lime juice over the vegetables.
3.	Mix well until the vegetables are evenly coated.
4.	Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!

PROS

This Vietnamese Style Cucumber Pickle is a healthy and refreshing side dish that goes well with any Asian meal.

It is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

It is low in calories and fat, making it a guilt-free food choice.

CONS

This dish contains a high amount of sodium due to the vietnamese-style fish sauce.

People who are sensitive to sodium should enjoy it in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of fiber, Vitamin K, and potassium.
The cucumbers in this dish are rich in water, making it a hydrating food.
The vietnamese-style fish sauce is also a good source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.