Korean Pickled Cucumber Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This quick cucumber pickle recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. It is not only a tasty treat but a healthful one as well. What's more, the sweet and salty flavor makes it the perfect side dish. Cucumbers have so many health benefits. They are said to help keep skin in good condition, and because of their water content, they can help you stay hydrated. Cucumbers may even help you lose weight, cut down on your cancer risk and improve your vision. With nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, and silicon, cucumbers may also flush out toxins from your system. This dish isn't just healthful, but very easy and convenient to make. So, if you're a busy parent on the run or a harried working professional without much time to prepare meals, this recipe is definitely one you should try out. After all, it has just four ingredients, and you can make this really snappy, crunchy cucumber salad that goes so well with korean meals and sandwiches. Pickled cucumbers are hugely popular in korean cuisine, so if you're a fan of the food, this dish will be a guaranteed treat for you.

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Ingredients for Korean Pickled Cucumber Recipe

  • 1 Small korean or kirby cucumbers
  • 3/4 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1/4 tablespoon Salt
Nutrition
value
53
calories per serving
2 g Fat< 1 g Protein7 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    2g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Carbs
    7g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    7g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    2g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    3mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    0mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    4mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    0mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    1mg
  • Manganese
    0mg
  • Phosphorus
    8mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats