Qchan:This pickled cucumber has been popular for a long time

キューちゃん漬け（Qchan duke )

“qchan(Kyu-chan)” is a cucumber marinated in soy sauce.

“Kyuuri no Kyu-chan（Qchan）” is a Japanese-style cucumber pickle that was launched in 1962 by a company called Tokai Tsukemono. It is a long-selling product that has been loved for 60 years to this day.

When it was first released, the typical way to make cucumber tsukemono was to use rice bran, so the idea of combining cucumber and soy sauce was quite novel.

In addition, the unique name Qchan was well-received by the public and helped popularize the product.

The rice goes on with the crunchy texture. I love this product and have tried making it at home.

In the summer, cucumbers can be harvested in abundance in rural fields. I’m happy, but it’s easy to damage, so I’m in a hurry to consume it quickly. If you want to use a lot of cucumbers, try this recipe.

Qchan’s official website is here.　👉　https://www.kyuchan.co.jp/kyuchan/index.html

NUTRITION FACTS of Qchan

26.2kcal Protein 0.9g Fat 0g Carb 5.6g Salt Equivalent 1.2g

INGREDIENTS for Qchan (10servings)

cucumber 500g
- salt 10g
grated ginger 5g
red pepper 0.5g
☆soy sauce 25g
☆sugar 25g
☆mirin 10g
☆vinegar 35g
salted kelp 15g

Qchan COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

①Cut the cucumber lengthwise and scrape the seeds with a spoon. Thin cucumbers can be left as they are without shaving.

② Slice into 2mm slices, mix with salt and leave for 1 hour.

③Drain and fry in a pan. Heat over medium to high heat to evaporate the moisture.

④When it becomes tender, add the grated ginger and red pepper and stir-fry.

⑤Add soy sauce, sugar, mirin and vinegar.

⑥When the water is completely absorbed, mix it with salted kelp.

⑦Put it in a clean storage container. You can store it in the refrigerator for about a week.

naokoan

I’m Naoko. After graduating from a registered dietitian training school, I am working as a registered dietitian at a hospital in Japan. I love to cook and eat delicious food. I make recipes with calorie counting. The reason why all the ingredients are written as “g” is to accurately calculate calories. I am especially good at cooking with pressure cookers and ovens. I would like to introduce the recipe to foreigners who are interested in Japanese food. So I started writing Japanese home cooking recipes on my blog in English. 大学卒業後、管理栄養士として病院で勤務しています。レシピはカロリー計算を出来るだけ正確に行いたいので“g”で表記しています。日本の家庭料理のレシピを英語で紹介しています。圧力鍋とオーブンを使う料理が得意です。日本食・和食に興味を持ってもらえたら嬉しいです。よろしくお願いします(*ˊᵕˋ)♡‧₊