Pickled cucumbers

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   First, prepare a fresh, juicy, tender cucumber.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut the cucumber into sections.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Place in a container, add 4 grams of salt, mix well, and marinate for two hours.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Now prepare the seasonings: light soy sauce, white sugar, ginger, garlic cloves, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, red chili peppers, and aged vinegar.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Crush the garlic cloves with a knife, slice the red bell pepper into strips, and mince the ginger.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Now let's make the ginger juice. Pour light soy sauce into the pot.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   White sugar

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Star anise, Sichuan pepper

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Aged vinegar

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add all seasonings and bring to a boil, then let cool completely.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Two hours later, add an appropriate amount of water to the container containing the cucumbers to wash away any excess salt.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Pour into a colander to drain, or use paper towels to absorb excess water.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    After draining the water, pour it into a clean bowl, then add garlic cloves and red chili strips.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Finally, pour the cooled sauce into the bowl containing the cucumbers, cover, and marinate overnight.

    

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    Step 15

    Attached are beautiful pictures