Lightly salted cucumbers with Adyghe salt

Lightly salted cucumbers are a deliciously savory and aromatic appetizer and an excellent accompaniment to potatoes, porridge, as well as meat and fish dishes. They are quick and easy to prepare and are sure to appeal even to those who do not consider themselves big fans of vegetables. Salting cucumbers with Adyghe salt makes them especially fragrant and flavorful. It can also be a convenient option for people who, for various reasons, need to reduce their sodium intake.

Adyghe salt contains dried and ground garlic, coriander, paprika, parsley, dill, fenugreek (utskho-suneli), and other spices and aromatic herbs. Traditionally, these ingredients are valued for their potential to support digestion and overall well-being.

CraftOil offers an excellent and regularly updated selection of spices, seasonings, herbs, and dried greens. Our catalog includes natural Adyghe salt, available for one-click ordering. It is stored under optimal conditions and packaged in convenient plastic jars on the day the order is placed.

CraftOil also offers dried dill, parsley, paprika, coriander, and other seasonings. To learn more about our products, simply send us an inquiry through the website.

Ingredients

To make these flavorful lightly salted cucumbers, you will need:

• 1.5 kg cucumbers, preferably small ones;
• 1.3–1.5 liters water;
• 2 heads of garlic;
• 2 heaping tablespoons Adyghe salt;
• 10–12 sprigs of fresh dill;
• 10 black peppercorns;
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional; sugar can be used instead);

Step-by-step preparation

Thoroughly wash the cucumbers under running water and trim off the ends. Separate the garlic bulbs into individual cloves, peel them, and wash them as well. Cut large cloves in half. Wash the dill and chop it fairly coarsely.

Place the cucumbers, dill, black peppercorns, and garlic into a thoroughly washed and preferably sterilized jar.

In a separate container, combine the water, Adyghe salt, and honey. Stir until the salt and honey have completely dissolved. Pour the resulting brine over the cucumbers. Close the jar with a plastic lid and leave it at room temperature for 2 days, shaking the jar once or twice a day.

Store the lightly salted cucumbers in the main compartment of the refrigerator.

When serving, the cucumbers can be cut into wedges or thin strips and sprinkled with finely chopped parsley, dill, or cilantro. Another option is to make a simple cucumber salad by combining the pickles with finely chopped onion and dressing them with any vegetable oil of your choice.

Notes:

If you want the cucumbers to be especially aromatic, add 1 teaspoon of black cumin seed flour and a little chili pepper to the brine. Black cumin, chili pepper, ground and whole black pepper, as well as a wide selection of cold-pressed oils, are always available from the Ukrainian online store CraftOil.

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