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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

  • Cut the ends of the cucumbers off then cut the cucumber in half, lengthwise then in half again, lengthwise, and then into quarters.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In an airtight container with a lid, add the cucumbers to the container then pour the soy sauce mixture over top.
  • Tightly close the lid and shake!
  • Let marinate in the fridge overnight or for at least 6 hours.
  • Before serving, shake the container again to redistribute mixture.
  • Serve chilled.


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