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Ginger cucumber pickle

This is a classic pickle recipe. The end result is great as a side, or in a sandwich with protein fillings of your choice.

  • Time to make: 40 mins, plus 1-2 hours standing
  • Serving: 8 people
Ratings: 4.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 shallot, very finely sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill
  • 5 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon castor sugar
  • 4cm piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Toss cucumber in salt then place in a colander. Cover with a small plate and place a weight on top. Set aside over a sink or larger bowl for 20 minutes.

    2 Remove plate and gently squeeze cucumber to remove excess liquid. Pat dry with paper towel.

    3 In a shallow dish, arrange cucumber. Add shallot and dill.

    4 In a cup, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over cucumber.

    5 Leave for at least 1 hour before serving, or transfer to a jar. Keep chilled and use within 2 days.

    Variations

    Make it vegan: Use a vegan vinegar.

    HFG tip

    Perfect as a topping in a burger, open sandwich or with salmon.

    2 comments on Ginger cucumber pickle

    1. Leonie MATTHEWS August 5, 2021 at 10:11 pm #

      When do you use the vinegar and spices?

      • Jen deMontalk August 6, 2021 at 1:13 pm #

        Hi Leonie
        Thank you for bringing that to our attention. It seems the last two steps had been left off. Those are back on now.

        Warm regards
        Jenny de Montalk, Healthy food Guide editor

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