Spicy Cucumber "Pickles"

JapaneseVegetarianEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 each cucumber
  • 0.5 cup rice vinegar
  • 0.3 cup water plus 2 tablespoons
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp toasted sesame seed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sprigs of fresh cilantro Slice cucumber in quarters lengthwise, then chop into thin pieces.

  2. 2

    In a medium size mixing bowl, combine next 4 ingredients.

  3. 3

    Add the cucumbers.

  4. 4

    Marinate about 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drain all but about 1 tablespoon of the liquid and put the cucumbers in small serving dishes.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with fresh cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serves 4 to 6.

Tags

greekjoy-of-canning