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Prep time
25 minutes
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Makes
about 3 cups
Author Notes
Due to a surplus of home-grown cucumbers, my mom always had a giant vat of quick-pickles in the refrigerator. It doubled as a quick side dish/salad in a pinch, and always reminds me of summer. My version has some different flavors - lots of garlic, some soy sauce, and a hint of spice. - apartmentcooker —Erin Jeanne McDowell
Test Kitchen Notes
Apartmentcooker's quick pickles are a delightful Asian-inspired break from traditional kosher dills. Sour, salty and sweet are in a very agreeable balance, and the dose of red curry lends to a sneaky, but comfortable, dose of spiciness that catches you at the end of each bite. We enjoyed this pickle alongside sesame rice noodles, with lots of fresh cilantro. If you prefer a lot of crunch, consider slicing your cucumbers just a tad thicker than suggested. - Jennifer Ann —The Editors
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Ingredients
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1/2
cucumber, thinly sliced
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1 1/2 teaspoons
salt (6 g)
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1/3 cup
rice vinegar (80 g)
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2 tablespoons
sugar (25 g)
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1 tablespoon
soy sauce (16 g)
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1 teaspoon
red curry paste (22 g)
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2
cloves garlic, minced (10 g)
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1
carrot, julienne (55 g)
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1
red onion, thinly sliced (170 g)
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1/4
cup cilantro, roughly chopped (12 g)
Directions
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In a colander, toss the cucumber slices with the salt. Let sit for 15-20 minutes. Squeeze the cucumebers gently to remove excess liquid.
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In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, curry paste, and garlic. Add the cucumbers, carrots, and onions and toss to combine.
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Refrigerate the mixture, and let sit, tossing occasionally for at least 2 hours and up to 2-3 days. The mixture will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days - the flavor will continue to intensify as it sits. When ready to eat, add the cilantro and toss to combine.
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