Special Chinatown Sichuan Cucumbers

This dish may not be well known in Japan, but it's famous in China. It's very simple but refreshing and delicious.Adjust the spiciness with the amount of doubanjiang you add.I didn't invent this decorative cutting method. It's a traditional Chinese professional cutting technique called "the returning sparrow", and pros can make the cuts much thinner and more evenly. I'm so envious, but that's beyond my skills! Recipe by Kajinnodanna

My friend taught me how to make this dish.Make sure you pour the sauce over the cucumbers while still it's hot. Recipe by taerin

By peeling the cucumbers, this becomes really colorful, but I didn't want to waste the peel so I added it to the marinade and it was delicious.Chill well and serve. Recipe by kebeibiko

I wanted to eat pickled cucumbers that were not Japanese-style, so I made them spicy by adding ra-yu spicy chili sesame oil.This is simple, so I don't have tips. But if you lett the flavours blend for a long time, go easy on the chili oil and the soy sauce etc... Mix the cucumbers and pickling sauce while pickling in the Tupperware about halfway through. Recipe by Mawaru7

I wanted to make an easy-prep, salt-cured cucumber that even children would like. When I used the recipe with the seasoning from shirasu sauce, it turned out delicious. It's now one of my daughter's favorites. For those who like spice, add red chili peppers when curing.Thoroughly dissolve the sugar. Curing for 2 hours gives a perfect crunchiness and the cucumbers become well cured. If longer, the seasoning will blend in, but the crunchiness will disappear.If you peel the cucumbers a little, they will cure more evenly. Recipe by Tsukonindesumasu

A long time ago, I bought a jar of pickled cucumbers in Taiwan and used them in many dishes, but since they are hard to find in Japan, I decided to make my own!After a lot of trial and error, I finally came up with this recipe!It tastes exactly like the real thing.-Remove the cucumbers from the sauce as soon as it comes to a boil. If they simmer too long, the texture will change, so be careful!-These will last for about a month, so I recommend making a large batch! For 1 jarful. Recipe by Mizorecchifan

When the cucumber was in season... I often had this menu at my parent's house.This is my mother's signature recipe.I added a little extra to make an authentic Chinese-style? And I am working on it.- I used cuttlefish this time, but you can also use todarodes pacificus (My mother makes it using things like octopus or shrimp.)- When using a big cucumber with lots of seeds, scrape the seeds off with a spoon before using it.- Make sure not to cook both squid and cucumber too much.Add garlic if you like. For 2 to 3 servings. Recipe by rie-tin

This is a standard Chinese home cooking recipe that I make all the time.My 2 year old son eats the cucumber only, and my 1 year old son eats the egg only. Just like nikujaga (Japanese meat and potatoes) in Japan, every family in China has a slightly different recipe for this. This one has a north-east China flavor.If you don't have any Sichuan pepper, you can substitute black pepper. But Sichuan pepper eggs are so delicious!Slice the cucumber thickly. Put a timer set to 1 minute as soon as you put the cucumber in the pan. The cucumbers taste better if they retain their crispy texture, so don't cook them for longer than a minute. For 1 plateful. Recipe by Beru

All thanks to Ms. Maangchi :) This is not my recipe. also known as “oi-muchim”.

Taiwanese pickled cucumber is a very simple and easy-to-make side dish that goes well with Taiwanese tempura tian bu la, Taiwanese fried oyster pancake, and many other Taiwanese small eats. youtu.be/YOkw-v-tVpM

I made this to satisfy my craving for salt cured cucumbers, and it turned out delicious.In Step 3, it is essential to wash the cucumbers and cutting board and remove the excess water.Adjust the saltiness to suit the size of the cucumbers and type of salted kelp powder. Recipe by Harukomachi

This is extremely delicious, so I would really like you to try it!It also tastes great if you add chicken tenders or tomatoes!s!Strike the cucumbers! Compared to when they're simply sliced, the flavors diffuse into them in a completely different way!Make sure to let them rest in the fridge for no less than 20 minutes.The sesame oil must be added at the end! Recipe by makopon2

I made an overnight pickle with fish sauce, which I don't use that often, and cucumbers.If you prefer lightly seasoned cucumbers, eat this the day it's made.You can make the flavors soak into the cucumbers better if you rub them. Recipe by Kana-

I think that vinegar dishes taste great in the summer. I substituted the sesame oil from the cucumber vinegar dish that I normally make with mustard, and made a Chinese-style version.Make sure to check the flavor before serving it. Add salt if it is weak, or add a little water if it is too strong. It also tastes great if you substitute mustard for julienned or grated ginger. Recipe by Iku..

Summer is the season for cucumbers.This is one of the ways I like enjoying the cucumbers grown at my parents' house.Adjust the marinade ingredients to taste. For 3 cucumbers' worth. Recipe by Yagirinonegichan

Shanghai food is known for their slightly sweet seasoning. It doesn't have the softness of pork kakuni but this has a deeper flavor, which I like.From Step 3 to the end, heat on high. Make sure you prepare the katakuriko potato starch flour dissolved in water before you start so you don't forget. Recipe by Kajinnodanna

By pickling these whole, I was able to streamline the process.Save the pickling juice to use for next time, or use it to season other dishes. Recipe by yamita

Featured in recipe books and health recipes, with over 400 reviews. This salad is so good you can't stop eating it! It's also great as a snack.The story behind this recipe:I had two cucumbers left after a bargain purchase, so I decided to make a salad that could also be a side dish using ingredients I had in the fridge. Even though I don't like spicy food, both my kids and I love this salad!

I make these often whenever I have an excess of cucumbers. They make great bento fillers, and are super easy.Since the cucumbers are pounded, the flavors absorb easily. Recipe by adusa

Cucumber has the crunchy texture and a good flavor even after stir-fried. Adjust the spiciness and saltiness. The flavor of sesame oil will stimulte your appitite!

Today, I’m sharing a super refreshing and easy-to-make recipe for Asian-style cucumber salad. It’s crunchy, sweet, sour, and just the right amount of spicy—perfect for a quick snack or side dish. Best of all, it only takes about 10 minutes to whip up! I’m excited for you to try this simple yet delicious salad. Let’s get started and bring those flavors to life! Enjoy!

Banchan (aka panchan and pronounced BAHNchahn) is a generic Korean word for "side dish," and Korean cuisine has LOTS of it - a dizzying array made from all kinds of ingredients and with all kinds of techniques. A proper Korean meal usually features at least 4 or 5 different kinds, but for efficiency's sake, I like to choose one or two that I think really complement the main dish I'm serving.This Spicy Cucumber Banchan has converted many a cuke hater because it hits so many notes - spicy, salty, sweet, tangy and crunchy.This recipe serves 4 to 6 as a side and is easily doubled.

This is a spicy-hot Sichuan-style mapo eggplant.Stir-fry the doubanjiang well until it releases an aroma. Be careful not to let it burn.When mixing in the eggplant, press lightly with a ladle. Be careful not to cut the eggplant with the ladle.Adjust the spiciness with the doubanjiang. Recipe by Cooking S Papa

I made this on the spot using ingredients I had on hand.None in particular. Recipe by Yuuyuu0221

Armenian and persian cucumbers grow well here in our hot desert climate, and we pick them in June, when still small, before they produce a lot of seeds. Skin on, pickled fresh with a solution of boiled wine, vinegar, sugar, water and spices. They hold their delicious, crunchy, sweet-sour-spicy-fresh taste all year, fresh or sterilized.To maintain their tender taste, we do not add the pickling spices we normally use to pickle fully grown English and Californian cucumbers.If not eaten after a week in the fridge, we sterilize the leftover pickles in their mason jar in a waterbath, 15 minutes and keep them in the pantry.#GlobalApron

I order this frequently at restaurants.It's actually really simple and easy to make at home. You don't really see cucumber stir-fries in Japan, but in China, people make them regularly during the summer.The ratio of the katakuriko flour to the shrimp is 1 scant tablespoon to 100 g. Please adjust the amount of shrimp to your liking.Devein the shrimp with a toothpick if it bothers you. For 2 servings. Recipe by Beru

When I brought a bag of ten of these lightly pickled cucumbers to a barbecue they quickly disappeared.Add the ginger and sesame oil at least 10 minutes after you season the cucumber with salt to allow the cucumber flavour to shine through.When in a rush, you can use less salt than usual and add the sesame oil and ginger a bit earlier. Please adjust the pickling time according to the size of the cucumbers. For 1 bowl. Recipe by nabeko44kazu.

Spicy Szechuan Stir-Fried Cabbage is packed with bold flavors—spicy, tingly, and super fragrant! It’s a quick and easy dish that takes less than 15 minutes to make. The best part? Tearing the cabbage by hand is surprisingly fun and helps it soak up all the flavors. Just chop some scallions, garlic, and ginger, heat up the oil, stir-fry the spices, then toss in everything else. Cook until the cabbage is tender but still crisp, add a splash of vinegar, and finish with a drizzle of chili oil. That’s it! So simple, so good—perfect with a bowl of rice! Enjoy!