Best 6 Cucumber Vinegar Sauce Recipes

EASY VINEGAR MARINATED CUCUMBERS (CUCUMBER SALAD)

Steps:

• Peel and slice cucumbers into thin slices.
• Cut onion in half and cut into very thin slices.
• Combine onions and cucumbers in a large bowl.
• In a separate, medium-sized bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir until sugar dissolves.
• Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Stir until the cucumbers are evenly coated in the dressing.*
• Refrigerate at least 20 minutes. Before serving, drain liquid and place in a serving bowl to serve.

CUCUMBERS IN VINEGAR

Steps:

• Put cucumbers, garlic, and onion in a bowl.
• Pour in vinegar and water until covering cucumbers, at a 3-1 ratio between vinegar and water.
• (3parts vinegar for every part water).
• Allow to marinate overnight before serving.

VINEGAR AND SUGAR CUCUMBER

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix first 3 ingredients.
• Peel and slice cucumbers and onion and add to vinegar/water/sugar mix.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
• If all the cucumbers and onions are eaten reserve the vinegar/water/sugar mix and add fresh cucumbers and onion.
• My servings are an estimate, as I can eat the whole bowl myself :) The cooking time is actually the refrigeration time.

CHINESE SMASHED CUCUMBERS WITH SESAME OIL AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Rinse cucumbers and pat dry. Cut crosswise into pieces about 4 inches long. Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
• On a work surface, place a piece of cucumber (or several) cut side down. Lay the blade of a large knife flat on top the cucumber and smash down lightly with your other hand. The skin will begin to crack, the flesh will break down and the seeds will separate. Repeat until the whole piece is smashed. Break or slice diagonally into bite-size pieces, leaving the seeds behind.
• Place the cucumber pieces in a strainer and toss with a big pinch of salt and a big pinch of sugar. Place a plastic bag filled with ice on top of the cucumbers to serve as a weight and place the strainer over a bowl. Let drain 15 to 30 minutes on the counter, or in the refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.
• Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar and rice vinegar. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in sesame oil and soy sauce.
• When ready to serve, shake cucumbers well to drain off any remaining liquid and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with grapeseed or olive oil and toss. Add half the dressing, half the garlic and the red pepper flakes to taste, and toss. Keep adding dressing until cucumbers are well coated but not drowned. Taste and add more pepper flakes and garlic if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.

CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight., Drain and discard liquid in bowl; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid. , In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, yogurt and cucumber.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOY, GINGER AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Sprinkle the cucumbers with a generous amount of salt and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl.
• Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and pepper. Whisk in the sesame oil and the sunflower or grapeseed oil. Toss with the cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro. Chill until ready to serve.