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Cucumber Asazuke (Light Pickles) finished dish
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Refreshing Quick Cucumber Pickles

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Just 2 ingredients and you're done! These refreshing light pickles are perfect as a palate cleanser. So easy and delicious!

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Cucumber2
  • ★Salt1/2 tsp
  • ★Sugar1 tsp

Directions

35 min
  1. 1

    Cut 2 cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a sealed bag like a zip-lock bag.

  2. 2

    Add ★1/2 tsp salt and ★1 tsp sugar to the bag, then massage and mix the contents thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until the light pickles are ready.

  4. 4

    For extra depth of flavor, add a pinch of powdered dashi (optional).

Tips

Mix sugar and salt in a 1:2 ratio for a gentle, balanced flavor. If you let them sit overnight, the saltiness becomes milder and easier to eat.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories25 kcal
  • Protein0.8 g
  • Fat0.2 g
  • Carbs5 g
  • Sodium1.2 g