Ingredients
- 1 pound small cucumbers (quartered lengthwise)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 10 slices fresh ginger, finely shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup sesame oil
- 4 whole dried chili peppers
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce (lite)
How to Make
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Step 1: Sprinkle cucumbers with salt and sugar.
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Step 2: Mix and let stand 20 minutes.
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Step 3: Rinse cucumbers, drain, and squeeze out liquid.
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Step 4: Place cucumbers in a shallow heat-proof dish.
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Step 5: Spread ginger and red bell pepper over cucumbers.
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Step 6: Heat sesame oil in a wok or skillet.
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Step 7: Add chili peppers. Cook, stirring, until darkened.
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Step 8: Add peppercorns and pour mixture over cucumber mixture.
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Step 9: Combine vinegar sugar and soy sauce.
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Step 10: Pour over cucumbers and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
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