
Side Dish
Spicy Pickled Cucumbers
These Korean-inspired spicy pickled cucumbers pack a punch with their zesty flavors, making them a quick and easy refrigerator side dish. I swear these are better than any I've had at a barbecue spot. The combination of chili oil, sesame seeds, and rice vinegar transforms simple Persian cucumbers into a flavor explosion that'll keep you hooked!

Side Dish
Spicy Pickled Cucumbers
These Korean-inspired spicy pickled cucumbers pack a punch with their zesty flavors, making them a quick and easy refrigerator side dish. I swear these are better than any I've had at a barbecue spot. The combination of chili oil, sesame seeds, and rice vinegar transforms simple Persian cucumbers into a flavor explosion that'll keep you hooked!
The Recipe
Ingredients
- Persian cucumbers
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- Rice vinegar
- Soy sauce
- Chili oil
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic powder
- Sugar
- Salt (if needed)
Instructions
- 1
Slice your Persian cucumbers.
- 2
Add sesame oil, sesame seeds, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, sugar, and if needed, some salt.
- 3
Mix well and refrigerate in an airtight container.
Helpful Notes
- ◈These taste better the longer they sit in the fridge.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Slice your Persian cucumbers.
- 2
Add sesame oil, sesame seeds, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, sugar, and if needed, some salt.
- 3
Mix well and refrigerate in an airtight container.
Helpful Notes
- ◈These taste better the longer they sit in the fridge.