Armenian Cucumber Pickles |
What are the Armenian Cucumber Recipes?
Armenian cucumber attracts the attention of many people with its similarity to both cucumber and zucchini. Although it is very similar to the cucumber, it is known that it is a fruit belonging to the cucurbit family. Armenian cucumber has a light green color. The shell of the armenian cucumber has vertical stripes. Armenian cucumber is similar to cucumber in taste. Although armenian cucumber is known as a fruit that is usually pickled, there are also recipes that you can make with armenian cucumber. So how to make an easy armenian cucumber meal? If you want, let's move on to our recipe right away. First of all, thoroughly wash about half a kilogram of fine armenian cucumber. Cut off the ends of the armenian cucumbers. Then slice the armenian cucumbers not too wide. Chop one onion in a separate bowl. Roast the chopped onion in a little olive oil. After roasting, add half a kilo of chopped armenian cucumber, one chopped capia pepper, and two chopped tomatoes to the pot. In the meantime, add enough salt according to your taste. Roast all the ingredients together for a while. When the tomatoes have wilted, add about three cups of boiling water, a teaspoon of black pepper and a tablespoon of rice. Close the lid of the pot and cook the armenian cucumber dish for about half an hour. Serve hot after cooking. Enjoy your meal. Armenian cucumber can be used as a substitute for cucumbers in tzatziki as well as in meals. On the other hand, it can be used instead of cucumber in salad recipes. The refreshing feature of armenian cucumber adds very different effects to both tzatziki and salads.
Is Armenian Cucumber Good for you?
Although armenian cucumber looks like a cucumber, it differs from cucumber due to some appearance differences. First of all, there are fine lines on the armenian cucumber. Armenian cucumber has a lighter green color than cucumber. When you taste armenian cucumber, you can easily understand that is has a more crunchy texture than cucumber. Armenian cucumber is rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, sodium and potassium minerals. Among the known benefits of armenian cucumber, features such as contributing to the excretory system, being a useful fruit for kidneys and stomach, having diuretic properties and preventing the body from dehydration thanks to the water it contains come to the fore. Since it is a low-calorie plant, it can be said that it is a healthy food for people who want to lose weight. It is known that potassium in the content of armenian cucumber helps lower blood pressure. Armenian cucumber, which is rich in soluble fiber, is known to be a beneficial food against constipation. It is known that the vitamin K in armenian cucumber helps in terms of bone health. It is known that armenian cucumber is beneficial for our digestive system.
Serving : 2-4 People
Preparation Time : 10 Minutes
Cooking Time : 0 Minute
Housemade Pickles Ingredients
1 Kg Armenian Cucumber
1 Tablespoon of Rock Salt
1 Tablespoon of Granulated Sugar
1 Teaspoon of Lemon Salt
100 ml Grape Vinegar
Water
How to Make Easy Armenian Cucumber Pickles?
Wash armenian cucumbers well.
Slice the armenian cucumbers.
Do not forget to cut their sides.
Cut the sides of the four cloves of garlic.
Place the sliced armenian cucumbers into the glass jar.
Put the garlics between the armenian cucumbers.
Add one tablespoon of rock salt into the jar.
Add one teaspoon of lemon salt.
Add one tablespoon of granulated sugar into the jar.
Pour one hundred mililiter of grape vinegar into the jar.
Wait the jar lid in the boiling water which is in the deep pot.
Pour water until it covers the armenian cucumbers.
Remove the extra air by the help of a knife.
Close the jar lid.
Your pickles will be ready after waiting one month in a cool place without having day light.
Bon appetit.
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