marinated cucumbers

marinated cucumbers

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Fresh, vinegared cucumbers, mixed with herbs, are ideal for accompanying your meals.

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Marinated cucumbers are a delicious combination of crunchy and salty flavors. They are prepared by placing fresh cucumbers in a mixture of salted water and vinegar, enhanced with fresh herbs. This dish is perfect for appetizers or as a side dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting7 min
  • Total12 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmarinade
  • Estimated cost$11.80 $1.18 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

10 people
  • $3.48
  • $2.51
  • $3.52
  • $1.92
  • $0.25
  • $0.12

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash all the vegetables thoroughly. ≈ 2 min
  2. We place the cucumbers and other vegetables in the jar, arranging them carefully, and then add the peppers, bay leaves, garlic, and thyme. ≈ 3 min
  3. To ensure an even distribution of flavors, it is recommended to distribute these ingredients gradually over each layer of vegetables placed in the jar. ≈ 3 min
  4. Most of the seals are intended for use at the end, and they are used to seal the top of the bottle. ≈ 2 min
  5. We pour water over all the vegetables to ensure they are completely covered (it’s important not to leave any part of the vegetables exposed to air). ≈ 3 min
  6. You can use hot water, or even boiling water.
  7. The water should be added gradually, with one teaspoon of salt per cup. ≈ 3 min
  8. We place the cucumbers on a shelf exposed to direct sunlight and wait. ≈ 3 min
  9. The next day, the cucumbers began to change color. ≈ 3 min
  10. After about a week, it is ready to be enjoyed. ≈ 3 min
  11. If necessary, it can be stored for an additional week. ≈ 3 min
  12. After opening, it is recommended to store in the refrigerator.

The bill

marinated cucumbers

  • Pepper and/or other chopped vegetables (can be mixed) (In a large container, you can put approximately 2 kg of small peppers, depending on the size of the peppers and the size of the container)$3.48
  • A bunch of parsley$2.51
  • Chopped Allium sativum (garlic), which is beneficial for dental health, can be cut into pieces.$3.52
  • Spicy red chili peppers – about ten$1.92
  • Whole black peppercorns – a handful$0.25
  • salt – one teaspoon per glass of water$0.12

Total$11.80

that's $1.18 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • A large jar
  • Pepper and/or other chopped vegetables (can be mixed) (In a large container, you can put approximately 2 kg of small peppers, depending on the size of the peppers and the size of the container)
  • A bunch of parsley
  • Chopped Allium sativum (garlic), which is beneficial for dental health, can be cut into pieces.
  • Spicy red chili peppers – about ten
  • Whole black peppercorns – a handful
  • About twenty bay leaves
  • salt – one teaspoon per glass of water
  • water

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