Sweet & sour cucumber
Featuring vinegar, sugar, garlic, chili peppers, and a mix of vibrant ingredients, it's a refreshing and spicy side dish perfect for any meal. Ready in just minutes!
- 25 Mar 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 6 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
Sweet & sour cucumber is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a light appetizer or a vibrant side dish that will enliven any meal.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Peel the cucumbers and cut them into batons or thin slices, as per your preference. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt over the cucumber pieces. Toss to coat evenly. Allow the cucumbers to sit for about 10-15 minutes. This will draw out excess moisture from the cucumbers.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp vinegar and 1 tbsp sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the minced garlic, thinly sliced red hot chili peppers, and 1 tsp black pepper to the vinegar-sugar mixture. Mix well.
- After the cucumbers have released their moisture, drain off the excess liquid. You can gently squeeze the cucumbers to remove any additional water if necessary.
- In the large mixing bowl with the drained cucumbers, add the thinly sliced red onion and the vinegar mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure the cucumbers and onions are well coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to a container with a lid. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Before serving, give the salad a final toss. Garnish with roughly chopped coriander leaves for a fresh, herbaceous finish.
- This sweet & sour cucumber salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light appetizer. Enjoy the harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, spicy, and savory flavors!
Tips:
- Use fresh and firm cucumbers for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chili peppers to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- Allow the cucumbers to marinate in the mixture for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Garnish with additional coriander leaves for an extra burst of freshness and color.
- For a more intense flavor, you can lightly smash the cucumbers before cutting them, which allows them to better absorb the marinade.
Enjoy your sweet & sour cucumber as a refreshing side dish or a palate-cleansing appetizer. The delightful combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, along with the crisp texture of the cucumbers, makes this dish a standout addition to any meal.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 170 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 44kcal | 2% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 1.36g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 10g | 3% |
| Fiber 1.30g | 3% |
| Sugar 6g | 6% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 0.25g | 0% |
| Saturated 0.07g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 16ug | 2% |
| Choline 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.05mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 0.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B9 16ug | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 24mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E 0.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K 27ug | 23% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 30mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.09mg | 10% |
| Iron, Fe 0.62mg | 6% |
| Magnesium, Mg 24mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus, P 45mg | 4% |
| Potassium, K 280mg | 8% |
| Selenium, Se 0.68ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 330mg | 22% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.35mg | 3% |
| Water | |
| Water 160g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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