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Lightly salted cucumbers

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Cookinero 26 Aug 2025
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Lightly salted cucumbers

Lightly salted cucumbers are a traditional dish of Belarusian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian and a number of other cuisines of the world, which is prepared from cucumbers using a short-term salting method. To quickly prepare delicious lightly salted cucumbers in water, you need to take small (but not gherkins), bright green, pimply and firm fruits with thin skin. Then the snack will be crispy. For brine, it is better to take coarse rock salt (not sea salt) without iodine. At home, it is easy to prepare cucumbers this way even in winter.

How to cook Lightly salted cucumbers

Step 1

Lightly salted cucumbers

Place dill and garlic on the bottom of the jar. Pack the jar tightly with cucumbers. Add salt.

Step 2

Lightly salted cucumbers

Fill the jar with cucumbers to the top with boiling water. Close the lid. Gently swirl the jar in different directions to disperse the salt. When the cucumbers have cooled, put them in the refrigerator or serve immediately.

Lightly salted cucumbers - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute dried dill for fresh dill. Use about 1 teaspoon of dried dill per tablespoon of fresh dill called for in the recipe.
Lightly salted cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For best quality, consume them within 3-4 days.
This recipe is naturally vegetarian and can be made vegan as it contains no animal products. Just ensure your salt and other ingredients are vegan-friendly.
Lightly salted cucumbers are great as a refreshing snack, a side dish for grilled meats, or chopped into salads for extra crunch and flavor.
Yes, you can reduce or increase the salt to taste. Start with less salt and add more after tasting the cucumbers once they've cooled if needed.
To make a larger batch, simply multiply the ingredients proportionally and use a bigger jar or multiple jars, ensuring the cucumbers are tightly packed.
Absolutely! Feel free to add spices like mustard seeds, black peppercorns, or herbs like thyme or bay leaves for extra flavor variations.
It's not recommended to reuse the brine as it may contain bacteria from the first batch. For best results, prepare fresh brine each time.
Yes, this method works well for other vegetables like radishes, green beans, or carrots. Adjust the salt and spices to complement the vegetable's flavor.
While not mandatory, sterilizing the jar by boiling it or using hot soapy water ensures cleanliness and helps prolong the cucumbers' freshness.

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