Salted cucumbers in a bag are crispy, aromatic and very tasty. It is worth noting that such an appetizer is prepared quite quickly (within 24 hours). In addition, for pickling, there is no need to add vinegar to the cucumbers, as well as all kinds of seasonings, garlic, fragrant leaves of currant , etc. Therefore, this recipe is especially popular with those who are not indifferent to homemade pickles.
How to make salted cucumbers quickly and tasty
Essential Ingredients:
- small table salt - 1 full large spoon;
- small fresh cucumbers - 1 kg;
- fresh dill and parsley - half a bunch of each greens.
Vegetable processing
Salted cucumbers in the package are recommended to be made only from freshly picked small vegetables. After all, larger cucumbers have a hard peel (sometimes with pronounced bitterness) and large seeds, which is not quite suitable for such a pickle. In addition, the stale product very often becomes soft, and salted cucumbers in the package should turn out to be crispy, which requires the use of only fresh vegetables.
Thus, 1 kilogram of cucumbers should be put in a large pot, pour them with cold water and let stand for about one hour. After that, each vegetable needs to be thoroughly washed and laid out on a terry towel for complete drying.
The process of salting vegetables
To make such a fragrant and tasty home-made snack, you should prepare 2 ordinary odorless plastic bags, as well as holes and other damages (preferably new ones). After that, all previously washed fresh cucumbers should be put in one bag. Next, they need to pour 1 large spoon of table salt, chopped fresh dill and parsley. In order for the salted cucumbers in the bag to well absorb all the laid out aromatic ingredients, it is recommended to shake the bag carefully. In addition, in order to avoid possible leakage, a plastic bag with vegetables should be packed in another similar bag. Further, it is recommended to leave the cucumbers in a warm place for 5-6 hours, and after this time, place them in the refrigerator for another half a day.
Features snacks
Lightly salted cucumbers during the aging process in the package, it is advisable to shake regularly. This will not allow salt to sink to the bottom, will make the appetizer more soaked and tasty. It is also worth noting that, if desired, you can add not only fresh parsley and dill to such vegetables, but also any other aromatic ingredients (for example, black pepper in the form of peas, garlic, onions, oak leaves, etc.)
Proper serving
After the cucumbers pickle in the bag (within 24 hours), they should be removed, rinsed in cold water, and then cut into circles or along into quarters and serve. This homemade pickle is ideal not only as an appetizer for alcoholic beverages, but also as an addition to dishes such as stewed vegetables, roasts, boiled potatoes, etc.