Japanese Cucumber Quick Pickles | Myoga & Ginger (No Talking)

How to make Japanese cucumber quick pickles with myoga and ginger at home. In this video, we make a light and refreshing asazuke, a Japanese quick pickle, with cucumber, myoga, and ginger. The crisp texture of cucumber, the fresh aroma of myoga, and the gentle spicy accent of ginger come together in a simple Japanese side dish. A small amount of dashi powder adds a subtle savory flavor. This no-cook recipe is easy to make and works well as a summer side dish. It goes nicely with somen noodles, grilled fish, rice, or a quiet Japanese home-style meal. No talking — just the natural cooking sounds. Ingredients ・Cucumber - 1 ・Myoga (Japanese ginger) - 2 ・Ginger - 10 g ・Salt - 1/4 tsp ・Dashi powder - 1/4 tsp ・Toasted sesame seeds - a small amount ・Salt - for salting the cucumber Tips / Notes ・Salting the cucumber first helps remove excess moisture ・Wipe off the moisture so the pickles do not become watery ・Myoga has a refreshing aroma and a gentle bitterness ・Serve chilled for a more refreshing taste A taste of everyday Japan. Thank you for watching.If you'd like to see more Japanese home cooking videos,please consider subscribing. #japanesefood #japanesecooking #japanesehomecooking #HomeCooking #notalkingcooking #JapanesePickles #Asazuke