Name: Quick-Pickled Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 2 cups (500 ml)
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, unpeeled, cut into slices 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick; 1 small shallot, thinly sliced; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ cup (125 ml) white vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp pickling spice; 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek

Ingredients

- 1 English cucumber, unpeeled, cut into slices 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup (125 ml) white vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp pickling spice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek

Preparation

- In a bowl, combine the cucumber, shallot and salt. Let sit for 15 minutes. Drain, pressing down lightly. Place in a bowl and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a glass measuring cup, combine the remaining ingredients. Heat the marinade in the microwave oven for 1 minute, making sure it does not boil. Let cool.
- Place a sieve over the bowl of cucumber. Pour the marinade through the sieve. Compost or discard the aromatics. Toss the cucumber with the marinade. Transfer to an airtight container. The pickled cucumber will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator. Delicious served with grilled meats or as a topping for beef and bell pepper subs.

Quick-Pickled Cucumber

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