In April, the weather is getting warmer, and all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables are on the market. Cucumbers, as fruits among vegetables, are also at their best. Whether it's stir-fried, cold salad, or soup, it's good.
At this time of year, I make cucumbers in sauce every few days, which are crisp, refreshing and appetizing, and delicious with porridge and rice. Pickled cucumbers are also very simple to make, mix and pickle, no cooking skills are required, and they are delicious when you make them. While the cucumber is fresh and tender, you can try it~
Appetizer sauce with cucumbers
【Ingredients】Cucumber, ginger, garlic, red pepper, dried chili, star anise, Sichuan pepper, coriander, salt, sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce
【How to do it】
1. Wash the cucumber and cut it into 1~2 slices with the thickness of a one-yuan coin. I have a total of 4 cucumbers here.
2. Put it in a clean basin, add 20 grams of sugar and 10 grams of salt, mix well and marinate for about half an hour.
3. Add a little oil to the wok, add ginger slices, dried chili peppers, 1~2 star anise, a little peppercorns, and stir-fry over low heat to bring out the fragrance.
4. Then add 80 grams of light soy sauce and 8 grams of dark soy sauce, bring to a boil and stir-fry for half a minute to bring out the aroma of soy sauce. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool for later use.
5. There will be a lot of water when the cucumber is pickled, pour out the water, and wash it again with pure water to wash off the excess salty taste.
6. Wrap the cucumber in gauze and squeeze out the excess water. Don't squeeze too dry.
7. Then pour the cold sauce into the cucumber, add garlic slices, red pepper, and coriander, mix well and eat.
The pickled cucumber in this way has just the right amount of saltiness, a lot of umami, and a very crispy taste. The weather is getting hotter, and it's nice as an appetizer.
Tips for Rice
1. Don't put too much salt when pickling cucumbers, and be sure to clean them after pickling, otherwise they will be salty after adding the sauce.
2. Don't marinate too much at one time, eat it within 2~3 days, so as not to increase nitrite for a long time and taste unhealthy.
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