Low-salt cucumbers are associated with summer for a reason. Crispy, juicy green cucumbers are a perfect addition not only to dinner, but also to a barbecue, or even as a snack between meals. Unlike classic pickled ones, they are prepared quickly and much easier. Despite this, there are still a lot of mistakes that make the taste far from perfect. What kind of water should be poured over low-salt cucumbers – hot or cold?
Should low-salt cucumbers be poured with boiling water? It’s complicated
The question about the temperature of water at which cucumbers should be poured returns to many homes every year. The answer turns out to be more complicated. Supporters of cold and hot water have their reasons, and many people have been sticking to the recipe and preparation method for years, not realizing its shortcomings. Should low-salt cucumbers be poured with boiling water or maybe cold water?
- Cold water. It makes cucumbers retain their juicy green color, does not sterilize cucumbers and does not deprive them of nutritional value. Problem? It also does not deprive them of bacteria, which favors the development of microorganisms.
- Boiling water or hot water. It makes low-salt cucumbers ready faster and at the same time kills bacteria. Problem? It deprives cucumbers of many nutritional values, and the finished snack loses its nice color.
TIP: It is best to pour lukewarm water at room temperature over cucumbers. This way you will get the perfect compromise. Cucumbers will retain their color and nutritional value, and at the same time you will get rid of some harmful microorganisms. Warm, but not hot or boiling, water will also speed up the fermentation process.
Cucumbers Should low-salt cucumbers be poured with boiling water? Photo Private archive
How much salt per 1 liter of water for low-salt cucumbers? Beware of a common mistake
Water temperature is not the only dilemma we may encounter when preparing low-salt cucumbers. The proportions regarding the amount of salt also turn out to be a problem. Too much will make the effect simply tasteless. Too little will also have unpleasant consequences, as salt is a preservative that should not be omitted. How much salt per 1 liter of water for low-salt cucumbers? This is the best, proven proportion one solid, but not heaping, tablespoon of salt for each liter of water. Choose rock salt, which is best for pickling. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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