Quick Asian Pickles

Quick Asian Pickles

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

A note about gluten: When a gluten-free seasoned rice vinegar is used, this recipe is gluten free.

½ English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
½ tsp. kosher salt
½ carrot, peeled and thinly sliced into matchsticks
2 radishes, thinly sliced
3 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
3 tbsp. water
4 ½ tsp. sugar
- pinch crushed red pepper
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Directions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, toss cucumbers with salt.
  2. Pour cucumbers into a strainer set over a small bowl; let stand for 45 min. 
  3. Squeeze cucumbers dry with paper towels. 
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, toss dry cucumbers with carrot and radish; set aside. 
  5. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 
  6. Reduce heat to low; simmer until reduced to 2-3 tbsp. (about 10 min.). 
  7. Pour sauce over vegetables in the mixing bowl; refrigerate for 30 min. before serving. Try them as a garnish in our recipes for Teriyaki Burgers (as pictured), Banh Mi Hot Dogs and Tuna Poke Bowls.