Spicy Chinese Pickles

 

Chinese Pickles 

Produce

• 1 tbsp Garlic
• 4 Persian cucumbers
• 2 Red chiles, dried

Condiments

• 1/2 cup Soy sauce

Baking & Spices

• 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

• 3 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Sesame oil

Instructions

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  Cut the ends of the cucumbers off then cut the cucumber in half, lengthwise then in half again, lengthwise, and then into quarters.
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  In a bowl, toss cucumbers with salt and let sit for 30-40 minutes to let liquid drain off. Rinse the cucumbers to get excess salt off.
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  In a measuring cup, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, sambal oelek, and dried red chiles. Add more sugar, vinegar, spice, to taste.
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  In an airtight container with a lid, add the cucumbers to the container then pour the soy sauce mixture over top.
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  Tightly close the lid and shake!
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  Let marinate in the fridge overnight or for at least 6 hours.
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  Before serving, shake the container again to redistribute mixture.
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  Serve chilled.

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