This is our new favorite recipe for quick-pickled cucumbers, it requires a bit of cooking but doesn't need any alcohol and doesn't taste like it.
Ingredients
- 4 medium cucumbers
- 2 pods of dried star anise
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons of chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of kosher salt
- 1 limejuice
- 2 tablespoons of vinegar
- ¼ cup of water
Directions
- Trim the cucumbers, and slice them into 1/2 cm disks.
- In a frying pan set over medium heat, toast star anise for a few minutes, until it releases its fragrance.
- Add a bit of sesame oil to the pan. Once it starts to shimmer, add the cucumbers.
- Add the
1 teaspoon of sesame seeds ,2 teaspoons of chili flakes ,1 teaspoon of coconut sugar ,1 teaspoon of black pepper ,1 tablespoon of salt , lime juice,2 tablespoons of vinegar , and¼ cup of water ; and stir thoroughly. - Bring to boil, and cook for
1–2 minutes more, until the cucumbers just start to soften and absorb the sauce. - Transfer the cucumbers with the sauce into a sealable container, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes & tips
Keep the pickled cucumber in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
This recipe is based on Roy Choi’s recipe from MasterClass.