This spicy cucumber pickle is one of the easiest Japanese-style side dishes you can make.
It only takes a few minutes, and once you have it in your fridge, it becomes super useful for:
- meal prep
- bento boxes
- quick side dishes
- snacks or appetizers
Simple ingredients, bold flavor — and seriously addictive.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumbers
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp vinegar
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp chili oil (adjust to taste)
- sesame seeds
👉 For a milder version, use 1/2 tbsp chili oil
Instructions
- Cut cucumbers into bite-sized pieces (about 1 cm thick)
2. Place them in a container
3. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and chili oil
4. Mix well and let it sit
That’s it — super simple.
Tips
- Use high heat? ❌ → Not needed, this is no-cook
- Let it sit for 15–30 minutes for better flavor
- Store in the fridge after mixing
Storage
Store in the refrigerator
👉 Best within 2–3 days
Variations
You can easily customize it:
- Add garlic → more punch
- Add chili flakes → extra spicy
- Use less sugar → lighter taste
How to Serve
This dish works perfectly as:
- a quick side dish
- a bento box item
- a topping for rice
- a refreshing snack
Summary
- quick
- easy
- budget-friendly
- super versatile
If you have cucumbers, just make this. You won’t regret it.
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