This blog post explores a unique and delicious way to add flavour to meals for toddlers with tsukemono, a Japanese-style pickle dish. Learn how to make this easy and tasty traditional dish that toddlers will absolutely love. With simple preparations, clear step-by-step instructions, and plenty of tips and ideas for customizing flavours to suit your child’s palate, you’ll be able to bring new and exciting flavours to your kitchen in no time.

General Information

Servings: 4 Keywords: Tsukemono, Pickles, Fermented Vegetables, Veggie Fermented Calories: 91 per serving Protein: 2 g Carbs: 8 g Fats: 5 g Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, washed and sliced into 1 cm by 1 cm pieces
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of dashi
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

Directions

1. Begin by washing the cucumbers and slicing them into 1 cm by 1 cm pieces.
2. Place the cucumbers in a bowl and add the sea salt. Mix together, and let sit for 10 minutes.
3. In a small pot, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, dashi, and soy sauce.
4. Heat on low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
5. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
6. Place the cucumbers in a jar, then pour the mixture over the top.
7. Make sure that the cucumbers are completely covered.
8. Place a lid on the jar and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
9. When ready to serve, drain any excess liquid, and enjoy!

Recommended Sides

• Steamed rice
• Miso soup
• Grilled fish