Chinese Pickled Cucumbers

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 12

Chinese Pickled Cucumbers - A Refreshing and Healthy Appetizer for Any Meal

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 large English cucumber , cut into 1/4 inch slices
	3 tablespoons rice vinegar
	3 tablespoons honey

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Chinese Pickled Cucumbers are a light, refreshing and healthy appetizer that can be enjoyed on their own or as a side dish with any number of meals. This dish is especially popular in China, where pickled vegetables are a common ingredient in many traditional dishes. The key to making this dish successfully is to use fresh ingredients that are crunchy and flavorful. The pickling mixture contains honey and rice vinegar, which adds a tangy sweetness to the cucumbers, making them a perfect appetizer for any meal.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, toss the cucumber slices with salt until they are evenly coated.
2.	Let the cucumbers sit for 10-15 minutes.
3.	In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar and honey until well combined.
4.	Squeeze the excess liquid from the cucumbers and add them to the bowl with the vinegar mixture.
5.	Toss the cucumbers with the vinegar mixture until they are well coated.
6.	Serve the pickled cucumbers chilled as a refreshing appetizer.

PROS

Chinese Pickled Cucumbers are incredibly easy to make and are a great way to add a healthy side dish to any meal.
They are low in calories, fat and sugar, making them great for people who are trying to maintain a healthy diet.
Plus, they are absolutely delicious!

CONS

The only downside to Chinese Pickled Cucumbers is that they are best eaten fresh and do not keep well for prolonged periods of time.
Additionally, some people may find the tangy flavor of the pickling mixture to be overpowering.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chinese Pickled Cucumbers are a great way to add more vegetables to your diet. Cucumbers are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium. Additionally, the pickling mixture contains honey which is an antioxidant and has antibacterial properties. Rice vinegar, on the other hand, is low in calories and contains amino acids that help with digestion.