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Sweet & Sour Asian Pickled Cucumbers

Wonderfully sweet and sour cucumbers pickled in an Asian inspired brine.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese, Korean

Ingredients

  • 6 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup of seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2/3 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of ginger, pasted or grated
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of whole peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Combine everything but the cucumbers in a medium glass bowl and whisk until the sugar and spices have been fully incorporated
  • Add the thinly sliced cucumbers and press down to ensure they are all coated in the brining liquid
  • Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days