Fleet Sweet and Bitter Cucumber Pickles

These aren’t take care of all cucumber pickles I’ve ever tasted. The cucumbers are marinated in seasoned rice vinegar with a minute amount of sesame oil. They’re big on sandwiches or with cottage cheese, and stride successfully with fish and with Asian dishes.

1 long European vogue cucumber, or 3 or 4 Persian cucumbers, or 2 unheard of cucumbers

Salt

1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar

1 teaspoon darkish sesame oil

Pinch of sizzling red pepper flakes (optionally available)

1. Within the occasion it’s doubtless you’ll per chance well’t get unwaxed cucumbers, peel them. Gash thin, and toss in a colander with about 1/4 teaspoon salt. Jam in the sink, and let take a seat for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse and drain on paper towels.

2. Jam the cucumbers in a bowl, and toss with the vinegar, sesame oil and pepper flakes (if the exercise of). Refrigerate for 15 minutes or longer sooner than serving.

Yield: Serves four.

Reach preparation: The marinated cucumbers will set up for several days in the refrigerator.

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