diff --git a/docs/food_related/dishes/cucumbers_variations.md b/docs/food_related/dishes/cucumbers_variations.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..909a375 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/food_related/dishes/cucumbers_variations.md @@ -0,0 +1,157 @@ +# Pickling Cucumbers, White Vinegar, and Mason Jars + +## Chinese-Style Pickled Cucumbers + +### Ingredients +- Cucumbers +- White vinegar +- Sugar +- Salt +- Optional: Sichuan peppercorns, garlic + +### Instructions +1. Thinly slice cucumbers. +2. Sprinkle with salt and let sit to draw out moisture. +3. Mix white vinegar and sugar to create a pickling solution. +4. Add optional spices like Sichuan peppercorns or minced garlic for extra flavor. +5. Place cucumbers in mason jars and pour the vinegar solution over them. +6. Seal and refrigerate for at least a few hours before serving. + +## Japanese-Style Tsukemono (Pickles) + +### Ingredients +- Cucumbers +- White vinegar +- Sugar +- Salt +- Optional: soy sauce, sesame seeds, seaweed + +### Instructions +1. Slice cucumbers into desired shapes. +2. Create a pickling solution with vinegar, sugar, salt, and optional ingredients like soy sauce. +3. Put cucumbers in mason jars and cover with the pickling solution. +4. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight before enjoying. + +## Sunomono (Japanese Vinegared Salad) + +### Ingredients +- Cucumbers +- White vinegar +- Sugar +- Salt +- Optional: seaweed, sesame seeds + +### Instructions +1. Thinly slice cucumbers. +2. Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt to make a dressing. +3. Toss cucumbers in the dressing. +4. Add optional ingredients like seaweed or sesame seeds for extra flavor. +5. Serve as a refreshing side dish. + +## Quick Refrigerator Pickles + +### Ingredients +- Cucumbers +- White vinegar +- Water +- Sugar +- Salt +- Optional: dill, garlic, mustard seeds + +### Instructions +1. Slice cucumbers and place them in mason jars. +2. Create a brine with equal parts vinegar and water, then add sugar and salt. +3. Add optional flavors like dill, garlic, or mustard seeds. +4. Pour the brine over the cucumbers in the jars. +5. Seal and refrigerate. They can be ready in as little as 24 hours. + +--- + +## Smashed Cucumber Salad (Chinese Style) + +### Ingredients +- Cucumbers +- Rice vinegar +- Soy sauce +- Sesame oil +- Garlic +- Sugar +- Chili oil or chili flakes + +### Preparation +1. Smash cucumbers to open up the flesh. +2. Cut them into bite-sized pieces. +3. Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and sugar to create a dressing. +4. Toss the cucumbers in the dressing. +5. Add chili oil or chili flakes for a spicy kick. + +## Japanese Cucumber and Seaweed Salad + +### Ingredients +- Cucumbers +- Rice vinegar +- Soy sauce +- Sugar +- Salt +- Dried seaweed (wakame) + +### Preparation +1. Rehydrate dried seaweed in water, then drain. +2. Thinly slice cucumbers. +3. Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt for the dressing. +4. Combine cucumbers and seaweed. +5. Toss with the dressing before serving. + +## Chinese Hot and Sour Cucumber Pickles + +### Ingredients +- Cucumbers +- White vinegar +- Sugar +- Salt +- Garlic +- Red chili peppers +- Sichuan peppercorns + +### Preparation +1. Cut cucumbers into thick slices or chunks. +2. Mix white vinegar, sugar, salt, minced garlic, chopped red chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns to make a spicy pickling liquid. +3. Place cucumbers in mason jars. +4. Pour the pickling liquid over the cucumbers. +5. Seal and refrigerate for at least 48 hours for flavors to meld. + +## Japanese Pickled Cucumber with Ginger + +### Ingredients +- Cucumbers +- Rice vinegar +- Sugar +- Salt +- Fresh ginger + +### Preparation +1. Thinly slice cucumbers and ginger. +2. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to create a pickling solution. +3. Layer cucumbers and ginger in mason jars. +4. Pour the pickling solution over them. +5. Seal and refrigerate for a few hours to pickle. + +## Korean-style Spicy Cucumber Salad + +### Ingredients +- Cucumbers +- Rice vinegar +- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) +- Soy sauce +- Sesame oil +- Sugar +- Garlic +- Sesame seeds + +### Preparation +1. Thinly slice cucumbers. +2. Create a dressing with rice vinegar, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic. +3. Toss cucumbers in the dressing. +4. Garnish with sesame seeds. + +--- \ No newline at end of file