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Jabara Ponzu Pickled Cucumbers (ジャバラきゅうり)

August 23, 2021 By Lisa Kitahara 37 Comments

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Jabara Ponzu Pickled Cucumbers (ジャバラきゅうり)


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5 from 36 reviews

  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 3 Mini Cucumbers (or 2 Japanese cucumbers) (200g)
  • 4 tbsp ponzu (60ml)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic (12g)
  • ½ tbsp sesame seeds, optional
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Remove ends of cucumbers.
  2. Place chopsticks on each side of the cucumbers and make diagonal cuts (about 1mm thickness) all the way. Flip to other side without changing direction and slice diagonally again.
  3. Slice into bite size pieces.
  4. Mix salt and water. Add cucumbers and massage the salty water into the cucumbers. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  5. In the meantime, mix seasoning ingredients into a bag. Remove cucumbers and squeeze excess moisture out. Add it to the seasoning back and remove air. Seal and allow it to pickle in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  6. Add it to a bowl, garnish with sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: side dish
  • Method: pickling
  • Cuisine: vegan, japanese

Keywords: pickled cucumbers

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  1. Denisd Yoshino

    August 24, 2021 at 1:01 am

    Loved it! I'll start making all the time!

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  2. Cassie Chou

    August 24, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    I’ve always seen cucumbers cut this way - and have even seen the TikTok potatoes cut this way - but your recipe made it look SO simple I couldn’t not attempt. The five minute brine soak and cutting method were surprisingly effective; I pickled while I cooked the rest of my lunch and it came out really tasty! I added orange zest to really amp that citrus flavor, too - delicious!

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  3. Amanda Oumiya

    August 25, 2021 at 12:24 am

    I will more than likely always make my pickled cucumbers this way! It’s the combination of presentation and simplicity for me! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with us!

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  4. Alissa

    August 25, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Delish, quick and easy! Amazing healthy snack

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  5. Joshua

    August 26, 2021 at 10:00 am

    These were so delicious and so refreshing!! Gonna be making these weekly!! 10 out of 10!!

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  6. Webly

    August 27, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    I didn't have ponzu so I subbed a combo of half lemon and half soy sauce. The brine was great! My garden cucumbers skin was a bit too bitter, so I shaved half the skin for a fun look. I even marinated some watermelon in the brine and it was another good combo! Thanks for making recipes look so approachable!

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  7. Doma

    August 29, 2021 at 1:16 am

    This is such a refreshing and healthy snack. Definitely my must have!!

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  8. Taryn

    August 29, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    This was so easy to throw together and my family ate through four cucumbers in a matter of two days! Super delicious, and I saved the pickling liquid to marinate some tofu as well.

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  9. Alice

    August 30, 2021 at 3:19 am

    I am not such a cucumber person BUT nevertheless the recipy just looked so easy to make, healthy and tasty too so I tried your ponzu pickled cumcumber recipy and the taste totally reminded me of my mothers pickles side dishes and that one I do liked a lot. I didn't thought it was that doable! I will eat cucumbers more often now!! ^^

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  10. Eva

    August 30, 2021 at 6:31 am

    This is so unbelievable easy and good! I like them fresh made, but they are good, too, when leaved in the seasoning for longer. First time I tried, I made so many, I couldn't eat in one. So I left them two days in the fridge... They got a more intense and less refreshing taste, but nevertheless they stay delicious.

    And I simply like this cutting so much 😀

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  11. Shina

    August 30, 2021 at 9:53 am

    I hardly leave comments online but this recipe was so AMAZING and EASY. Am not a chef so this was such a good step to try and make homemade goodies 😅 and my friends loved it too! Gonna make another batch soonnnnn

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  12. Isabella Afanasieff

    August 31, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    ADDICTING. Seriously this recipe is so easy and insanely good. It’s a must try. I’ve made it 2 days in a row haha

    ★★★★★

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  13. Elisabeth J Grossman

    August 31, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    So light, refreshing, simple, and delicious! I made a batch of these pickled cucumbers to put on the Teriyaki Tofu Donburi and it was amazing! Of course, I ate quite a few as I was preparing the donburi as well!

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  14. Caitlin Tobey

    August 31, 2021 at 11:46 pm

    This is my new favorite way to enjoy cucumbers! It's such a quick and easy recipe, and so delicious! 💕🥒

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  15. Tabtim

    September 01, 2021 at 12:00 am

    I loved this! I need to practice better cucumber cutting skills and I added soy sauce, fresh lime juice and mirin in lieu of ponzu sauce along with garlic ofc! Amazing and so so refreshing 😍😍

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  16. alice

    September 01, 2021 at 2:39 am

    Delicious! Such a great side dish, and I used the remaining sauce as salad dressing the next day as well.

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  17. Yvie

    September 01, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    This is so delicious!!! It's the perfect accompaniment to any dish! It's so crisp and fresh!

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  18. Diana

    September 07, 2021 at 11:42 am

    i though cucumbers are boring, this recipe is everything, everytime i make an OkonomiKitchen recipe i have this salad with it. 10/10

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  19. Laura

    September 08, 2021 at 9:23 am

    Very delicious and easy recipe!

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  20. Gokcency

    September 10, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    The dressing is so delicious and refreshing! I cut my cucumbers up in little rings since I am way too lazy to make it look pretty (especially for myself) 😂 but wow such a recommended recipe!

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  21. Rachel

    September 10, 2021 at 8:56 pm

    So simple and so delicious!! I’ve made this twice now and today, added some soft tofu to marinade in the ponzu with the cucumbers. 🔥

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  22. Joey

    September 12, 2021 at 11:52 am

    LOVE THIS RECIPE!! First time using PONZU sauce for marinate and it is absolutely refreshing! 😀 Great for summer crunch with cold soba / rice

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  23. Genevieve

    September 14, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    This has become my go to snack and side for dishes lately!! It’s so easy, quick, and light but satisfying. The sauce included is delicious and refreshing but the cucumbers are easy to prep and experiment with different sauces. I legitimately cannot stop eating this.

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  24. Julie

    September 28, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    This recipe is so awesome! Very quick and easy to make. I've been making it almost every day. The first time I made it I didn't have enough cucumbers (some of the ones we bought turned bad), so I tried adding Roma tomatoes in addition to the cucumbers, and it turned out great! I placed the tomatoes into the 5 minute salt bath as well, and it really helped to keep the sauce from getting too watery while pickling.

    I'm excited to try this with other veggies. I've been kind of obsessed with cutting other veggies in the same diagonal lattice pattern, hehe. This is one of the funnest recipes I've tried in a while. 🙂

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  25. Bert

    September 28, 2021 at 11:22 pm

    Love love love these cukes, and so easy to make. The Instagram video was really helpful to get the cutting technique down.

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  26. Yoon

    September 30, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    It was my first time making Jabara pickled cucumber, it was not easy to cut cucumbers well at first, but easy to complete from the second cucumber! Thank you for sharing!

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  27. chelmin

    October 02, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    super yummy, easy, and refreshing side dish!

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  28. chelmin

    October 03, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    a simple, delicious, easy, and refreshing side dish! I've already made it multiple times.

    ★★★★★

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  29. audrey

    October 05, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    can't get enough of this recipe!

    ★★★★★

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  30. Sanika

    November 10, 2021 at 3:24 am

    Hi! Saw this recipe on Instagram just as I was trying to think about what to do with some cucumbers which had gone a little dry and wrinkled (oops). I didn't have any ponzu on hand, so I decided on red chilli, sesame oil and mentsuyu and they've turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing this recipe and I'll definitely be making this again 🙂

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  31. Philip G

    November 11, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    I literally make this every week. So quick, so tasty, so refreshing!

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  32. Ming

    November 17, 2021 at 6:49 pm

    Made this a couple days ago for the week as a side dish and I could not believe how simple the recipe was, yet how good it tasted!! I might make this every week. Thanks so much!!

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  33. Ku Sangsang

    November 26, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    This is an amazing recipe for a lazy day!!! I only spend 3 min to make the whole thing and It taste amazing as it looks. Perfect with rice or any dish.

    ★★★★★

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  34. Ku Sangsang

    November 26, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    This is an amazing recipe for a lazy day!!!

    ★★★★★

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  35. Oliver

    January 09, 2022 at 4:23 pm

    Sehr lecker. Kann ich nur empfehlen. Sehr einfach und mega lecker
    Was ganz neues für Europäer
    Weiter so ich freue mich auf neue ideen

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  36. Emily

    February 12, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    This is definitely the most fun way to eat cucumbers! The short pickle leaves them crunchy, fresh and perfectly seasoned. This is also an incredibly versatile base recipe - add spices or flavors you enjoy to change it up! I ate them as a snack and added chili crunch and sesame oil if they were perfection!

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  37. Dillan

    May 05, 2022 at 1:25 pm

    So good! Such a crowd pleaser - took a while to get the slicing right though!

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