Chinese Cucumber Pickles Recipe

Crisp, tangy, and lightly spicy Chinese cucumber pickles made with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns. These easy refrigerator pickles are refreshing as a side dish, snack, or stir-fried with other dishes.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb small cucumbers
• 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 5–15 small chili peppers (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make the Pickling LiquidIn a bowl, combine Sichuan...: Make the Pickling LiquidIn a bowl, combine Sichuan peppercorns, kosher salt, rice vinegar, water, and sugar (if using). Stir until dissolved.
2. 2Pack the JarPlace cucumbers, sliced ginger, and chili...: Pack the JarPlace cucumbers, sliced ginger, and chili peppers into a clean glass jar.
3. 3Add the BrinePour the pickling liquid over the...: Add the BrinePour the pickling liquid over the cucumbers, adding more water if needed to fully submerge them.
4. 4Chill & PickleSeal the jar and refrigerate for...: Chill & PickleSeal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating.
5. 5ServeEnjoy chilled as a side dish, snack, or...: ServeEnjoy chilled as a side dish, snack, or add to stir fries for extra crunch and flavor.