noun
lightly pickled vegetables
Refers to vegetables that are pickled for a short time, resulting in a fresh, crisp texture and mild flavor. Common in Japanese home cooking and often made with salt, vinegar, or seasoned liquids.
夕食にきゅうりの浅漬けを作った。
I made lightly pickled cucumbers for dinner.
この浅漬けは塩加減がちょうどいい。
These lightly pickled vegetables are perfectly salted.
Compound of 浅 (asa, 'shallow, light') and 漬け (zuke, 'pickling'). The term describes the short pickling time that results in a light, fresh flavor.