"Mrs. Lee's Nice Cucumbers" is a traditional Taiwanese dish that has been passed down for generations. It is a beloved side dish that can be found in many Taiwanese homes and restaurants. The cucumbers are pickled in a brine solution, which gives them a unique sweet and sour flavor. If you're looking to try a unique and flavorful cucumber dish, then this recipe is definitely worth considering.
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QUICK PICKLED SWEET CUCUMBERS
Steps:
- Add the cucumber slices and chile slices to a medium bowl and toss to combine.
- In a medium saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 water and salt. Heat gently, stirring, just until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pour over the cucumbers and chiles in the bowl. Set aside to marinate at least 15 minutes before serving.
MOM'S CUCUMBERS
Tasty marinated cucumbers. Ideal for a fresh side salad.
Provided by Karen
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers and slice wafer thin. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes, then squeeze cucumbers to release moisture.
- In a medium size bowl mix sugar, water, vinegar, celery seed, and onion. Add cucumbers to mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 469.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
CUCUMBERS WITH DRESSING
This recipe is a family summer tradition. Refreshing! You may also add onions if you desire.
Provided by Melissa Schmitt
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl until smooth; fold sliced cucumbers into the mayonnaise mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
16+ COOL CUCUMBER RECIPES (+CUCUMBER SMOOTHIE)
These recipes are sure to please. So, gather your family and friends and enjoy. Let us know your thoughts!
Provided by Cassie Marshall
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add everything to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding more liquid or ice as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
LEE HONG'S CUCUMBERS
I got this from the Best of Bridge cookbook. It is a real hit at BBQ's as well as a side dish on a hot summer day. I make a big batch because people always want to take leftovers home! Tastes even better the next day, but the cucumber will be a bit wilted, but doesn't affect the taste. Enjoy! Edited to include: You can also add some fresh dill weed to the dressing. It adds a nice flavor. Edited June 2011 to include: You can also try using Splenda in place of sugar. It doesn't alter the taste too much. I have successfully used it in place of sugar. It depends on your tastebuds.
Provided by Cathy17
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice cucumbers as thin as you can.
- Arrange cucumber slices in a bowl in layers, salting between layers. Sprinkle the cukes with salt, don't over salt them.
- Let stand 2 hours.
- Rinse with cold water until no salt remains. Make sure you rinse salt out of cukes extremely well or the salty taste will stay.
- Drain well and pat dry.
- Thinly slice red onions and break apart rings.
- In a separate bowl, mix sugar and oil, then add vinegar and water.
- Add more sugar or vinegar if not sweet or sour enough.
- It should have a nice tangy taste.
- Add onions and cucumber to vinegar dressing.
- Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for a couple hours, stirring frequently to blend flavors.
- Serve with steak, chicken, at a BBQ or with a deli style sandwich!
- This doubles and even triples well! This makes alot of dressing for the cukes, but I like it that way so the cukes are totally immersed and absorb the flavor.
- Edited to add: you can also add fresh dill weed to the vinegar dressing if you wish.
- Edited June 2011 to include: You can also try using Splenda in place of sugar. It doesn't alter the taste too much and I have successfully used it in place of sugar. It depends on your tastebuds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 1749, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 21.4, Protein 0.8
SWEET PICKLES FROM RIPE CUCUMBERS
Large, over-ripe cucumbers plus a family favorite recipe equals sweet, spicy pickles.
Provided by Renee Pottle
Categories Pickles
Time 13h20m
Yield 6 pints
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut cucumbers into large strips or pieces.
- Combine salt and 8 cups of water in a large stock pot. Stir until salt dissolves.
- Add the cucumbers. Let stand at least 12 hours.
- Drain and rinse cucumbers.
- In a large pot, combine sugar, vinegar, 1½ cups water, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a boil.
- Add drained cucumbers.Gently boil until cucumbers begin to look transparent. You may have to do this in two separate batches if your pot is too small.
- Pack into clean pint jars.Cover with the vinegar syrup.
- Top with 2 piece canning covers. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.
- Remove from canner and let sit on counter overnight.
- Pickles will improve with age, so let sit at least 3 weeks before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumbers: For the best results, use pickling cucumbers, also known as gherkins. These cucumbers are smaller and have a thinner skin, making them ideal for pickling.
- Use fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices add flavor and depth to the pickles. Common herbs and spices used in cucumber pickles include dill, garlic, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes.
- Make sure the cucumbers are well-covered in brine: The brine is what flavors the cucumbers, so it's important to make sure that they are completely submerged in the brine.
- Be patient: Pickling cucumbers takes time. It usually takes at least a few days for the pickles to develop their full flavor.
Conclusion:
Cucumber pickles are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They can be served as a side dish, used as a topping for sandwiches and burgers, or even added to salads. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can easily make your own cucumber pickles at home.
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