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Spicy Pickled Cucumbers

Spicy Pickled Cucumbers

Salted cucumber chunks are tossed with a pounded paste of softened chilies, garlic, and ginger, delivering a numbing, spicy crunch that wakes up any meal.

Instructions

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    Put the red chili peppers into a pot of clear water, bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and soak for 1 hour.

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    Wash the cucumber and cut it into thin rolling wedges.

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    Put the cucumbers into a clean bowl, sprinkle with fine salt, and let them marinate for 1 hour.

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    Put the softened red chili peppers and slices of ginger into a garlic mortar (if you like the garlic aroma, you can add a few cloves of garlic).

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    Crush the chili peppers and ginger slices with force.

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    Mash the chili peppers into a paste until it becomes thick and sticky.

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    Drain the water from the pickled cucumbers, or you can wrap the cucumbers in a cloth and squeeze out the water forcefully.

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    Sprinkle an appropriate amount of Sichuan pepper; those who prefer a stronger flavor can grind the Sichuan pepper before adding it.

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    Pour in white vinegar.

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    Dig in the chili paste, and the amount can be adjusted according to taste.

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    Mix the cucumber and seasonings evenly and carefully.

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    Place the mixed pickled cucumbers in a cool place, and they can be eaten after one day.

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    Take out the marinated spicy cucumbers, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or add a little sesame oil, mix well, and then it is ready to eat.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Cucumber
    to taste
  • toasted sesame seeds
    to taste
  • Ginger
    to taste
  • Sichuan pepper
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Red chili pepper
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Refined salt
    to taste
  • white vinegar
    to taste