Cucumbers 2 Ways : Pickled & Fermented
Pickled cucumbers are one of the easiest and tastiest ways to preserve fresh cucumbers and add a zingy boost to your meals. In this recipe, we give you two options: a Quick Pickled version that’s ready in just a couple of hours, and a more traditional Fermented version using natural lacto-fermentation that takes 5–7 days but brings deeper flavour and gut-loving probiotics. Both methods are simple, low-effort, and allow for lots of creativity with spices and herbs. Great as a snack, sandwich topping, or zingy side dish!
- Time: 375 min
- Servings: 6
Source: The Happy Pear - Plant Based Vegan and Lifestyle Courses
Ingredients
- medium cucumbers
- / 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- / 1 cup water
- maple syrup or sugar
- sea salt
- red onion
- fresh red chilli
- black peppercorns
- sprigs fresh dill
- Optional: 1 star anise
- small cucumbers
- fresh red chillis
- /2 cups water
- A few sprigs of fresh dill
- Optional additions: 1 bay leaf