Korean Soda Pickles
Korean Soda Pickles
Ingredients
- 4 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda, such as Chilsung or Sprite
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumbers by washing them thoroughly. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers into uniform rounds or half-moons. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the thinly sliced cucumbers into a large mixing bowl. Add the minced garlic, granulated sugar, and salt to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the vinegar over the ingredients in the bowl. Then, add enough lemon-lime soda to fully submerge the cucumbers. You may need more or less than the suggested amount depending on the size of your bowl and cucumbers.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gently stir all the ingredients together until the sugar and salt are mostly dissolved and the cucumbers are well coated with the pickling liquid.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cover the mixing bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Ensure it's sealed to prevent any odors from escaping or entering the refrigerator.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Refrigerate the covered bowl for at least 1 hour. This passive time allows the cucumbers to absorb the flavors and become crisp.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
After refrigeration, remove the plastic wrap. Give the pickles a final stir before serving. These refreshing Korean soda pickles are best served chilled as a side dish, especially with Korean BBQ.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Korean Soda Pickles
- 4 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda, such as Chilsung or Sprite
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumbers by washing them thoroughly. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers into uniform rounds or half-moons. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the thinly sliced cucumbers into a large mixing bowl. Add the minced garlic, granulated sugar, and salt to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the vinegar over the ingredients in the bowl. Then, add enough lemon-lime soda to fully submerge the cucumbers. You may need more or less than the suggested amount depending on the size of your bowl and cucumbers.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gently stir all the ingredients together until the sugar and salt are mostly dissolved and the cucumbers are well coated with the pickling liquid.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cover the mixing bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Ensure it's sealed to prevent any odors from escaping or entering the refrigerator.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Refrigerate the covered bowl for at least 1 hour. This passive time allows the cucumbers to absorb the flavors and become crisp.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
After refrigeration, remove the plastic wrap. Give the pickles a final stir before serving. These refreshing Korean soda pickles are best served chilled as a side dish, especially with Korean BBQ.
⏱️ 1 min