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gingered-cucumbers

Photo by: Joseph De Leo

You will find this unique dish will draw all kinds of compliments.

Yield : Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

Directions

Now

Score the cucumber peels by running the tines of a fork down them lengthwise. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, remove and discard the seed, and thinly slice. Combine the cucumbers and salt in a medium bowl, mix well, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Drain the cucumbers, squeeze out any excess liquid, and set aside.

In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until lightly browned. Add the vinegar, sugar, and ginger, and bring to a boil pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers, and let it cool. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or up to 2 days.

Later

Serve cold, like pickles!


© 2004 Ann and Scott Goodfellow
 

Nutritional Information

Nutrients per serving

22 kcal
2 % daily value
4 % daily value
0 % daily value
120 mg
13 mg
1 g
3 g
0 g
4 g
0 mg
98 mg
0 g
0 g
2 % daily value

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