Savor the Sweet and Sour:
A Delicious Cucumber Side Dish Recipe to Delight Your Taste Buds!
Allow me to share with you today a delectable and indulgent sweet and sour cucumber dish.
The only 4 ingredients:
Salt
Sugar
White vinegar
Cucumber
Step One
To begin, it's best to remove the ends of the cucumber as they tend to be more bitter in taste.
Step Two
Then, cut the cucumber into slices, Try to keep the slices of uniform thickness.
Step Three
After placing the cucumbers in a basin, add a tablespoon of salt for each cucumber you sliced, adjusting the amount based on the total number of cucumbers.
Step Four
Stir thoroughly to distribute the salt evenly among the cucumbers.
Step Five & Six
Allow the cucumber slices to sit mixed with salt for 10 minutes, allowing the water to be released. This step is crucial as the salted cucumber helps remove the bitterness from the cucumber skin.
After removing the excess salt water, rinse the cucumbers with filtered water and drain. It is advisable to repeat this process 2-3 times to ensure the thorough removal of any remaining salt.
A Pinch of Perfection: Enhancing Flavor to Perfection"
Next, add a mixture of white vinegar and sugar in a 1:1 ratio, using 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and 2 tablespoons of sugar for each cucumber.
For example, if you have sliced 2 cucumbers, add 4 tablespoons each of white vinegar and sugar to the mixture.
If you are a spicy lover, you can also add some fresh peppers to the mixture. Stir thoroughly and allow it to sit for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Now, you can start savoring this easy yet delicious cucumber side dish. The sweet mix sour and tangy taste complements a variety of foods!
If you're a fan of cucumbers, this is a must-try recipe! And if you're not typically a fan, this dish might just change your mind!
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