Korean Style Pickles

Korean Style Pickles are vibrant, tangy, and slightly spicy, making them a delightful and healthy snack. This quick and easy dish brings a burst of flavor to your palate while offering refreshing crunch and nutritious benefits.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 200 grams
• Carrot - 50 grams
• Radish - 50 grams
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 100 milliliters
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onion - 1 stalk, chopped

Steps

1. Wash and slice the cucumber, carrot, and radish into thin, bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, combine the sliced vegetables with salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
3. In another bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, water, sugar, gochugaru, minced garlic, and sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved.
4. After 10 minutes, rinse the salted vegetables under cold water and drain them well.
5. Add the rinsed vegetables to the vinegar mixture and toss until well coated.
6. Let the pickles marinate for at least 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onion.

Nutrition

• Calories: 50
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 2 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories, making it a great snack option for weight management.

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