Mankind often comes up with different types of dishes that at first glance do not seem to go together at all.
However, the result can be something so delicious that it is cooked all over the world. For example, the trend of cucumbers with honey has been going on for the past few years.
This can be part of a balanced diet and benefit the body.
Cucumbers are high in water and fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium. Honey is a source of antioxidants and other health benefits. Together, these foods can help improve digestion, support the immune system and provide the body with energy.
How to prepare cucumbers with honey properly?
Ingredients for 2 jars:
- cucumbers – 1 kg;
- dill – 40 g;
- garlic – 20 g;
- bay leaf – 4 pcs;
- black pepper peas – 20 pcs.
Ingredients for brine for 1 jar:
- water – 1 liter;
- salt – 1 tbsp;
- honey – 1 tbsp.
Preparation of cucumbers with honey:
Remove the stalks from the cucumbers and put them in a jar with dill. Cut garlic cloves
into the
same small plates.
In the jar also pour black pepper peas and bay leaves. For brine pour 500 ml of boiling water into a bowl, add salt, stir until the grains of sand dissolve
. Pour 500 ml of cold water to the boiling water, and then put honey, mix. Pour the resulting brine into jars with cucumbers
. We close the cucumbers with lids and leave at room temperature for a couple of days.
Store such cucumbers should not be more than 3 days, then should be put in the refrigerator.
You get crispy slightly sweet cucumbers on honey brine. Such cucumbers are not inferior to the classic pickling recipe.
