Spicing up your pickles: The magic of adding ginger to your jars
Cucumber pickles are ideally suited for preparing delicious fermented pickles. Although the classic recipe with garlic, horseradish, and dill is well-known and eagerly used, an unusual addition that will give the cucumbers a unique flavour, aroma, and even character is worth trying. We're talking about ginger!
14 May 2024 16:16
If you're looking for a way to spice up your slightly salty cucumbers, ginger can be the secret ingredient that boosts their taste and gives them a unique aroma. Preparing this delicious addition to your cucumbers is simple and guarantees a distinctive flavour. Be sure to discover this flavour combination!
why ginger in slightly salty cucumbers?
Ginger is an aromatic spice renowned for its many valuable properties. Its distinctive, slightly spicy taste perfectly complements cucumbers. Adding a few slices of ginger to a jar of somewhat salty cucumbers will give them depth and a distinct aroma. Ginger will also accentuate the salty taste of the cucumbers, making them even more delicious.
How to make slightly salty cucumbers with ginger?
Preparing slightly salty cucumbers with ginger is simple and quick. Just a few essential ingredients and patience are all it takes to enjoy the delicious taste of homemade, slightly salty cucumbers.
Ingredients:
- about 2 kilograms of field cucumbers
- about 6 litres of water
- 1.5 tablespoons of salt
- 3-4 cloves of garlic
- A few slices of ginger
- 1 bunch of dill
- A few grains of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
Preparation:
- Thoroughly wash the cucumbers and soak them in cold water for a few hours.
- Put the cucumbers into a clean jar or earthenware container, and add peeled and slightly crushed garlic, ginger slices, dill, black peppercorns, and mustard seeds.
- Mix water with salt and pour it over the cucumbers.
- Cover the jar with a plate or gauze and weigh it with something heavy.
- Set the jar in a warm place for 3-4 days (adjusting for Eastern Time, if needed).
- After this time, the slightly salty cucumbers with ginger will be ready to eat.
Additional tips:
- You can add spices, such as bay leaves, allspice, or chilli peppers, to the slightly salty cucumbers with ginger.
- Slightly salty cucumbers with ginger are best stored in the refrigerator.
- The ready, slightly salty cucumbers with ginger can be served as a snack on their own or as an addition to meals, sandwiches, or salads.
Ginger is the mysterious addition that perfectly complements slightly salty cucumbers, giving them an intense flavour and aroma. Just a few slices of this root are enough to make your cucumbers an unforgettable addition to any meal. Try this simple recipe and allow yourself a moment of flavour delight in the company of these aromatic cucumbers!
