Condiments, condiments, condiments. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I can't get enough of them. These simple quick pickled cucumbers are definitely one you want to remember.
From pickled goods like red onions, chilis & lebanese cucumbers to harissa, tomato & chili jam and homemade bbq sauce, the top shelf on my fridge is generally full of them! It's so great to be able to whip one of these out and make a plain old ham & cheese sandwich come to life. This recipe is a basic pickle recipe. There are many many recipes all over the interweb for pickling veg. I have a few more I will share with you in time but this little recipe is a great last minute, wanna add a zing to my dish recipe. Oh and pickles (if you aren't like me, who eats them regularly on their own!) will last for AGES in the fridge too.
Lets make some pickled cucumbers today.
Happy Cooking and Happy Eating Friends!
Ingredients
- 1 Lebanese or English cucumber These ones are Lebanese
- .5 cup rice vinegar
- .25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Slice cucumber to desired thickness. I feel 1/8 - 1/4 inch (approx 1/2 cm) is about right for me.
- Stir together vinegar, salt & sugar until dissolved.
- Add cucumbers, cover and leave for minimum 30 mins before using.
- Store in the fridge.
Notes
Essential Tools
- mandoline - a sharp knife will do the trick
- measuring jug & spoon
- airtight container
- stirring spoon - tblspoon works just fine
Tips/Tricks
- using a mandoline is quicker and gets even slices BUT if you don't own one then just use a sharp knife
- if you don't eat the pickles right away store them in the fridge but they do lose colour and texture quite quickly as we are cutting them quite thin. If you cut them thicker then they will last longer!
- this quick pickle recipe will work with any veg so don't limit yourself to cucumbers
Nutrition
I love pickled vegetables and love a good quick pickle recipe. I’ve never tried rice wine vinegar. I can’t wait to try this!
I have been loving pickled foods lately! And rice vinegar does the job so well so quickly. I have to do this with my own cucumbers.
This reminds me of a cucumber salad recipe I used to make all the time. I would add red onion to it and let it sit for a few hours or overnight. The flavors was always so delicious.
I want to make pickles with my daughter. I think it would be fun for her to try it with me. She loves pickles.
I love pickles, especially pickled cucumbers. I will try to make this one, had no idea it is that easy. Thank you.
Yep - super simple! These guys are great on a sandwich/salad/burger. Get on it ?
I never said that it took so little! Really useful! Thank you!
Pickles are the best - love having them on hand.
Ditto!! Great to add an extra punch to a dish
Loved the post keep it up!