How to pickle cucumbers to make them crispy: they cook very quickly

Kateryna YagovychLS Food
How to pickle cucumbers in a delicious way. Source: Pexels

Pickled cucumbers are a great appetizer that will complement both the festive table and an ordinary lunch or dinner. The dish is especially relevant in the summer season. And in order for the vegetable to be crisp and flavorful, it is not necessary to wait days and months - a few hours will be enough.

The idea of preparing spicy pickles was published on the Instagram page of the famous Ukrainian food blogger Valeriy Ponomar (ponomar_valeriy).

How to pickle cucumbers to make them crispy: they cook very quickly

Ingredients:

  • cucumbers - 500 g
  • dill - bunch
  • parsley - bunch
  • garlic - 3 cloves
How to pickle cucumbers to make them crispy: they cook very quickly
  • hot pepper - 1/2 pc.
  • lemon - juice of 1/2 pc.
  • honey - 2 tsp.
  • salt - a pinch
  • sesame oil - 2 tbsp.
How to pickle cucumbers to make them crispy: they cook very quickly

Method of preparation:

How to pickle cucumbers to make them crispy: they cook very quickly

1. It is better to choose cucumbers that are not bitter, of medium size.

2. An hour before cooking, wash the cucumbers and pour cold water with ice.

How to pickle cucumbers to make them crispy: they cook very quickly

3. Let it sit for an hour.

How to pickle cucumbers to make them crispy: they cook very quickly

4. To the cucumbers add the rest of the ingredients and mix well, send to the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2 hours.

How to pickle cucumbers to make them crispy: they cook very quickly

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