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Braised Small Cucumbers in Oil

Braised Small Cucumbers in Oil

Salted baby cucumbers are pressed dry, then steeped overnight in a cooled spiced oil marinade, keeping them snappy, savory, and wonderfully pairable with rice.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Wash the cucumber clean.

  2. 2
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    Score the meat and add salt to draw out the moisture.

  3. 3
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    Ginger slices and green and red chili peppers cut into long strips, add salt, and let them release water.

  4. 4
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    Put all the ingredients together.

  5. 5
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    Prepare the condiments.

  6. 6
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    Heat the oil in the pot and add the seasonings.

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    Add the seasoning, a small amount of water, and bring to a boil.

  8. 8
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    Kill the water in the raw material and control the moisture.

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    Put the ingredients into the cooled sauce.

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    Marinate overnight, then serve.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Cucumber
    5000g
  • red chili pepper
    400g
  • green chili pepper
    400g

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger slices
    300g
  • Garlic slices
    300g

Seasonings

  • Star anise
    20g
  • Sichuan pepper
    20g
  • Cinnamon
    10g
  • Bay leaf
    8g
  • dried chili
    30
  • Wei Ji Xian Soy Sauce
    800g
  • Old Chen vinegar
    500g
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Sugar
    400g
  • Peanut oil
    750g