Spicy Cucumber "Pickles"
JapaneseVegetarianEasy30 min
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
Sprigs of fresh cilantro Slice cucumber in quarters lengthwise, then chop into thin pieces.
- 2
In a medium size mixing bowl, combine next 4 ingredients.
- 3
Add the cucumbers.
- 4
Marinate about 30 minutes.
- 5
Drain all but about 1 tablespoon of the liquid and put the cucumbers in small serving dishes.
- 6
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- 7
Serves 4 to 6.
Tags
japanesejoy-of-canning
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