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Pickled cucumber rice served

Pickled Cucumber Rice

Pickled cucumber rice is a refreshing and light dish that combines inspirations from Japanese and Asian cuisine. The vinegar and pickled cucumber give the dish a pleasantly tart flavor that harmonizes perfectly with the soft, steaming rice. Sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds add depth and texture to this dish, which can be served as a side dish or as a standalone meal. It's an ideal choice for a light lunch or dinner and is excellent served cold.

Prep Time 10 min
Preparation 20 min
Total 30 min
380 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 2
⭕ 200 g Jasmine rice
⭕ 400 ml Water
⭕ 100 g Pickled cucumbers
⭕ 20 ml Rice vinegar
⭕ 10 g Sugar
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 10 ml Sesame oil
⭕ 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
⭕ 2 Green onions

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly in cold water. Then, cook it in 400 ml of water until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

    2

    While the rice is cooking, finely chop the pickled cucumbers.

    3

    In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat gently until the sugar is dissolved.

    4

    Once the rice is cooked, stir in the vinegar-sugar mixture, then gently fold in the chopped pickled cucumbers.

    5

    Drizzle the rice with sesame oil, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions.

    6

    Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve warm or cold.