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July 6, 2012

Crunchy Ginger Pickled Cucumbers

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Crunchy Ginger Pickled Cucumbers

It takes almost as long to write the title, as it does to put together these ginger pickled cucumbers. Talk about quick, easy and hot. They are hot, as in fiery, not trendy.

Today’s recipe for our FFWD group is about cucumbers. They are not really my thing. There are so many other vegetables to try that I never seem to get to the cucumbers.

Though there was a summer  when I was a teenager, while vacationing with my best friend, almost every night, while the barbecue was in full swing, we would prepare cucumber salad. We took the time to thinly slice cucumbers, I mean mandolin thin, by hand with a butcher’s knife. We patiently cut almost see-through slices, tossed them in salt, rinsed them and ate them with olive oil and vinegar. But that’s old history.

Crunchy Ginger Pickled Cucumbers

Today Dorie Greenspan, in her book Around My FrenchTable, inspires us to make the simplest mix of cucumbers (salted and rinsed), rice vinegar or white vinegar with a bit of sugar, and pepper flakes. Then a few hours stay in the fridge and you’re ready to roll. The cilantro or parsley garnish is an option, but it’s pretty.

I didn’t have any so we’re going sans green decorations today.
I liked this side dish. It’s really good for a burger, beef of course but also lamb. That was my original intention, first the homemade buns, then the burger with the cheese and pickles.
But work got in the way, and I spent all day in meetings, or in my car. At least it wasn’t raining like yesterday. But my return home was late. I barely had time to remember it was Thursday night and I hadn’t done my homework for tomorrow.
Crunchy Ginger Pickled Cucumbers
So I will keep them in the fridge, pillowed in olive oil, the way I do with pickled eggplants, while they wait for the day when the buns emerge golden from the oven and the burgers sizzle in the skillet. No barbecue for me these days, did I tell you it’s winter?
Crunchy Ginger Pickled Cucumbers
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Crunchy Ginger Pickled Cucumbers

Yield 2 cups aprox.

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 Tbs minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes or smoked merken
  • Olive oil, to cover

Instructions

  1. Wash well the cucumbers, cut in half, each piece inhalf again and cut along the seeds. Cut each quarter into ½ inch pieces. Toss ina bowl with salt and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Drain off the liquid.
  3. Mix in the vinegar, sugar and pepper flakes. Mix well.Transfer to a jar, packing. Add olive oil until all cucumbers are covered,close tightly and store in the refrigerator.
  4. It lasts one month at least.

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barely adapted from Around My French Table, by Dorie Greenspan

 

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  1. mireia badia says

    July 6, 2012 at 11:56

    what a shame it's winter over there… in here it's way too hot, these cucumbers look interesting!!!!!!!

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  2. Guyla says

    July 6, 2012 at 14:03

    Its hot enough here in Oklahoma USA to envy you your winter weather! These were perfect for a 4th of July cookout though! Have a good weekend Paula!

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  3. Pacheco Patty says

    July 6, 2012 at 14:40

    I could dive into your-very inviting- bowl of cucumber salad! I love cucumbers and enjoy them year round;-)
    I love the name of your blog;-)

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    • wp_vknotes_admin says

      July 6, 2012 at 23:17

      Thanks so much for that comment!

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  4. Rhu and Sam says

    July 6, 2012 at 15:45

    I had a burguer today, pity I didn't have time to prepare the cucumbers… Tomo nota para la próxima vez 😉

    Reply
  5. Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says

    July 6, 2012 at 15:46

    Paula, beautiful colors there – I was going to leave the peel on the cucumbers too but then decided against it and seeing your wonderfully presented pickled cucumbers, I can see that it makes for a very nice presentation to skip the peeling part. Great pictures and colors, as usual, Paula.

    Do have a wonderful (and not too rainy) weekend!

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    • wp_vknotes_admin says

      July 6, 2012 at 23:22

      As usual, I didn´t read the recipe thoroughly, that why the skin is on!

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  6. Mary Hirsch says

    July 6, 2012 at 16:50

    Give me a fork and I could eat your cucumbers right out of your jar. I happen to like cucumbers of every kind, shape, no matter the recipe. I'm waiting for a report on the homemade hamburger buns. If you cannot find Licor 43 before I come to SM, I will throw a bottle in my suitcase for you.

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    • wp_vknotes_admin says

      July 6, 2012 at 23:23

      Oh yes, I´ll be making the buns soon! As for the licor… I´m tempted, jajaja …absolutely kidding!

      Reply
  7. Lizzy says

    July 6, 2012 at 19:14

    Send some of your rain and cool weather up north! We're having a scorcher! Good to cook along with you again this week…have a lovely weekend~

    Reply
  8. CJ - Food Stories says

    July 6, 2012 at 19:32

    Thx for connecting with me on foodbuzz. I just subscribed to your blog feed and can't wait to see what your next post will be!

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    • wp_vknotes_admin says

      July 6, 2012 at 23:24

      It´s great to make new blogging friends!

      Reply
  9. yummychunklet says

    July 6, 2012 at 21:08

    I like that you left your dark green skin on!

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  10. Rose says

    July 6, 2012 at 22:43

    Your salad looks very pretty. You're making me regret not leaving the skin on. I thought about it, but then decided to follow Dorie.

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  11. Miss Messy says

    July 6, 2012 at 23:06

    wow these sound so fresh and yummy!!

    Reply
  12. Cher Rockwell says

    July 7, 2012 at 02:31

    I join the crew who likes the pop of color from the skin. They look so vibrant!

    Reply
  13. Susan says

    July 7, 2012 at 06:08

    Although I think these look great, I didn't make them because I'm not too wild about cucumbers. Instead, I took the chance to make up a recipe I missed – Corn Soup – which was perfect for our summer weather.

    Have a great weekend!

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  14. Kathy says

    July 7, 2012 at 12:33

    Paula, I thought of leaving the skin on my cucumbers…I think yours look so pretty with the skin! I forget that it’s winter in some parts of the world, we are experiencing extreme heat here in the US! The cucumber salad was a cool treat with dinner and it was easy! Enjoy your weekend!

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  15. Gracie says

    July 7, 2012 at 13:25

    Well, summer finally arrived here, nearly a month late. I'm going to serve these with egrilled teriyaki chicken. Thnks for sharing and keep warm!

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  16. Frankly Entertaining says

    July 9, 2012 at 00:26

    I didn't peel my cucumbers either, but it's because I missed that particular instruction. Apparently things get missed when the recipe is easy! I thought the peel made for an added crunch!

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