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asazuke with salt

Asazuke (Japanese Light Pickles) with Salt

Asazuke is one of the most popular types of Japanese pickles. Although it is a small side dish, it plays an essential role in Japanese cuisine as a flavorful accompaniment to meals.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Pickle Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 7 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Japanese or Persian cucumber (If using Persian cucumbers, increase the quantity by about 1.5 times.)
  • 1.8 oz carrot
  • ½ tsp salt (2% of the weight of vegetables)

Instructions
 

  • Trim both ends of cucumber and slice it diagonally into ⅕-inch (5mm) pieces. Peel carrot, cut it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into ⅛-inch (3mm) pieces.
  • Add the vegetables (cucumber and carrot) and salt to a ziplock bag, then mix them well. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and let it sit in the refrigerator with a weight on top for at least 3 hours.

Notes

  • Other vegetables can be used in place of cucumbers and carrots.
  • You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcal
Author: Ryo Hikita (Umami Pot)
Cuisine: Japanese
Category: Pickles, Traditional, Vegan, Vegetable
Keyword: carrot, cucumber
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