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Quick-style Korean Pickles

Prep Time10 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, korean
Keyword: cucumbers, korean, pickles
Servings: 6 people
Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

  • 1 seedless English cucumber or 4 small Persian or Kirby cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons superfine sugar (confectioners sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chili paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Wash, dry and thinly slice the cucumber(1/4 to 1/8-inch thick.)
  • Whisk rice wine vinegar, sugar, garlic chili paste, salt and sesame oil in a medium sized bowl. Add sliced cucumbers and toss.
  • Let marinate for a minimum of 10 minutes. If marinating for longer than 10 minutes, cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge. When ready to serve, sprinkle on sesame seeds if desired and enjoy.

Notes

Great to eat as a snack or serve with my Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Chunks Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Nuggets.