Easy, quick, and addictive: this marinated cucumber recipe to try urgently
Want a crunchy, flavorful starter that’s easy to make? Then stop everything, we’ve found the perfect recipe for you! These marinated cucumber ribbons are totally addictive and, above all, ultra-simple and quick to prepare at home. The longest part will be slicing the cucumber ribbons finely. But with a peeler and a little patience, the result is incredible you’ll see. For the marinade, we opted for Asian flavors with soy sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes for the kick, and you can add ginger and garlic for even more taste.
Don’t hesitate to let your cucumbers marinate for several hours for extra indulgence! You can enjoy them as is or with rice for a complete and balanced meal. We bet you’ll adopt this recipe from the very first bite!
To make this recipe, follow the steps below :
MARINATED CUCUMBER RIBBONS 🥒
Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients :
– 2 to 3 cucumbers
– 30 ml soy sauce
– 50 ml water
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey)
– 1 tablespoon chili flakes
– 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
– 2 tablespoons vinegar (optional)
– 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
– 1 cm fresh ginger, minced (optional)
Preparation :
1. Create cucumber ribbons using a peeler along the entire length of the cucumber.
2. Layer 5 to 6 ribbons, then roll them gently. Place them in an airtight container, packing them tightly.
3. Prepare the marinade by mixing the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, sugar, chili flakes and chili pepper seeds. Add the vinegar, a crushed garlic clove and grated ginger (optional).
4. Pour the marinade over the cucumbers and marinate for 1 to 2 hours in the fridge.
