Spicy Cucumber Quick Pickles

Name: Spicy Cucumber Quick Pickles
Ingredients: 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon red curry paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 carrot, julienne; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon red curry paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, julienne
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

Directions

1

In a colander, toss the cucumber slices with the salt. Let sit for 15-20 minutes. Squeeze the cucumebers gently to remove excess liquid.
2

In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, curry paste, and garlic. Add the cucumbers, carrots, and onions and toss to combine.
3

Refrigerate the mixture, and let sit, tossing occasionally for at least 2 hours and up to 2-3 days. The mixture will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days - the flavor will continue to intensify as it sits. When ready to eat, add the cilantro and toss to combine.