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Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Crisp, tangy, and ready in minutes—this bright Asian-style pickle needs just four ingredients and a bowl. Serve as a side dish or snack straight from the fridge.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 32
- Protein
- 1g
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick.
Step 2
Whisk rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
Step 3
Add cucumber slices to the vinegar mixture and stir to coat evenly.
Step 4
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and toss gently.
Step 5
Let sit 5 minutes at room temperature, or chill and serve cold.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- medium mixing bowl
- whisk
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