Vietnamese Style Cucumber Pickle Recipes

SPICY VIETNAMESE QUICK PICKLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Inspect 2 mason jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until vegetables are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Divide carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and jalapeno peppers evenly into the 2 clean jars.
• Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Pour mixture over the vegetables in the jars and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Screw on lids and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

VIETNAMESE PICKLED DAIKON RADISH AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir until salt and sugar have dissolved.
• Place carrots and daikon in a sterile jar. Pour vinegar mixture on top until vegetables are completely covered. Seal jar and refrigerate for at least 1 day, ideally 3 days.

PICKLED CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Cut unpeeled cucumbers lenghtways in half and scoop out the seeds (discard the seeds) . Slice the cucumbers thinly.
• In a bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar , salt and water, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• Add all ingredients and mix.
• Cover with clingwrap and set aside on the counter for around 40 minutes, turning occassionally.
• Refrigerate and use as required.