Quick Pickles
Keep this easy recipe in your back pocket for when you want to add crunchy, zingy punch to whatever you're serving. The flavor of the rice vinegar creates a pickle that goes particularly well with Asian dishes.
- Total:
- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- 4small firm cucumbers, such as Kirby or Persian, peeled or scrubbed, sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 1tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
Step 1
Slice cucumbers 1/8-inch thick using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Toss with the sugar and salt and leave in a colander to drain for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse well and drain.Step 2
In a bowl, toss cucumbers with the vinegar, tasting and adding more as desired. Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to a week.