Asazuke Cucumber
Asazuke Cucumber
Ingredients
- 250 g baby cucumber
- 1/2 piece chilli pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/4 tablespoons white wine, dry and low-acidity (e.g., Pinot Gris)
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the white wine in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Sprinkle the baby cucumbers with salt. Rub them gently on a cutting board to help release some moisture. Trim the stems from the cucumbers. Cut the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Slice the chilli pepper into thin rounds.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the prepared cucumbers, sliced chilli pepper, and all the seasoning ingredients (soy sauce, the cooled white wine, sugar, and sesame oil) into a ziplock bag.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Massage the ziplock bag well for 1-2 minutes to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the cucumbers are evenly coated with the seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place the ziplock bag in the refrigerator and allow the cucumbers to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Once marinated, remove from the refrigerator and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Asazuke Cucumber
- 250 g baby cucumber
- 1/2 piece chilli pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/4 tablespoons white wine, dry and low-acidity (e.g., Pinot Gris)
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the white wine in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Sprinkle the baby cucumbers with salt. Rub them gently on a cutting board to help release some moisture. Trim the stems from the cucumbers. Cut the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Slice the chilli pepper into thin rounds.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the prepared cucumbers, sliced chilli pepper, and all the seasoning ingredients (soy sauce, the cooled white wine, sugar, and sesame oil) into a ziplock bag.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Massage the ziplock bag well for 1-2 minutes to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the cucumbers are evenly coated with the seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place the ziplock bag in the refrigerator and allow the cucumbers to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Once marinated, remove from the refrigerator and serve immediately.