Description
Chamoy pickles are a vibrant and tantalizing treat that combines sweet, sour, and spicy flavors into a crunchy delight. Perfect for snacking or as an exciting appetizer at parties, these pickles offer a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers (sliced into spears or rounds)
- 1 cup chamoy sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tbsp sugar (to taste)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into either spears or rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together chamoy sauce, chili powder, sugar, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Toss the cucumber slices in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the pickles marinate for 24 hours. Experiment with different spices like garlic powder or Tajín for a personalized twist. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks; no reheating necessary.