Lightly salted cucumbers in an hour

Name: Lightly salted cucumbers in an hour
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 5 pcs Packaged Short-fruited Cucumbers; 1 tsp NZ Rock Salt 1kg; 1 tsp Khutorok Sugar 800g; 2 pcs Prypravka Laurel Leaves; 5 pcs Mriia Allspice Peas 15g; 1 tsp Kama Table Vinegar 9% 1l; 1.5 tbsp Oleina Presova Refined Sunflower Oil 500ml; 3 tbsp Garlic; to taste Dill 50g

Number of servings: 4Cooking time: 1 hDifficulty: EasyMeal: Snack

Quick Pickles — an ideal appetizer, made in one hour at room temperature. The impressive speed of preparation and crunchiness are made possible by a special brine with the addition of vinegar and oil. Want to try various variations? You can substitute plain water with sparkling water, or add hot chili peppers for a spicy kick. For those looking for tenderness, there are secrets to choosing cucumbers and preparing that allow for the best result. After preparation, these quick pickles can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for later use. It's truly a versatile recipe suitable for any occasion.

Variations

- Without brine in a bag with its own juice overnight

- With sparkling water instead of plain water

- With spicy chili peppers for heat

Secrets of Tenderness and Taste

- Choose young cucumbers up to 10 cm with good bumps

- Soak cucumbers in cold water for 20-30 minutes before pickling

- Use two bags for reliability and turn the contents every 10-15 minutes

Ingredient Tips

- Use rock salt, iodized does not work

- Garlic is better crushed with the flat side of the knife for more aroma

- You can add cherry and currant leaves for tanginess

Subtle Culinary Nuances

- Store in the refrigerator after pickling to extend storage

- Pickling time can be increased for a more intense flavor

- Shake the bag well to distribute the juice evenly

Ingredients for the recipe

90.40 ₴—109.95 ₴

Packaged Short-fruited Cucumbers

per 1 kg

31.50 ₴—42.00 ₴

NZ Rock Salt 1kg

1 kg

44.90 ₴—47.10 ₴

Khutorok Sugar 800g

800 g

34.50 ₴—47.80 ₴

Prypravka Laurel Leaves

20 g

19.19 ₴—30.95 ₴

Mriia Allspice Peas 15g

15 g

43.90 ₴—81.00 ₴

Kama Table Acetic Acid 9% 1l

1 l

54.90 ₴—66.00 ₴

Oleina Presova Refined Sunflower Oil 500ml

500 ml

139.00 ₴—255.00 ₴

Garlic

per 1 kg

26.20 ₴—59.60 ₴

Dill Bunch Packed 50g

50 g

Ingredients

Packaged Short-fruited Cucumbers

5 pcs

NZ Rock Salt 1kg

1 tsp

Khutorok Sugar 800g

1 tsp

Prypravka Laurel Leaves

2 pcs

Mriia Allspice Peas 15g

5 pcs

Kama Table Vinegar 9% 1l

1 tsp

Oleina Presova Refined Sunflower Oil 500ml

1.5 tbsp

Garlic

3 tbsp

Dill 50g

to taste

Preparation steps

Preparing cucumbers — Wash the cucumbers, cut off the tips on both sides, cut into large pieces or quarters lengthwise. Time: 5 mins. Indicator: Cucumbers are cut into equal pieces.

Preparing garlic — Peel the garlic, crush the cloves with the flat side of the knife, finely chop. Time: 3 mins. Indicator: Garlic finely chopped.

Preparing the bag — Place the first plastic bag into the second for reliability, choose a bag with a zip-lock closure if possible. Time: 2 mins. Indicator: Two bags ready for use.

Adding ingredients — Place in the bag cucumbers, garlic, chopped dill, salt, sugar, bay leaf, pepper, and vinegar. Time: 3 mins. Indicator: All ingredients in the bag.

Adding oil — Pour sunflower oil into the bag with all ingredients. Time: 1 min. Indicator: Oil added evenly.

Closing and mixing — Tie the bag tightly, exclude air, shake the bag vigorously for 1-2 minutes to mix all ingredients. Time: 2 mins. Indicator: Brine evenly distributed over all cucumbers.

Tip: For best results, shake the bag every 10-15 minutes during the hour of pickling so that the brine evenly spreads over all cucumbers. If you prefer saltier cucumbers, extend the pickling time to 2-3 hours.