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Spicy Cucumber Quick Pickles

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Spicy Cucumber Quick Pickles
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Cucumber Recipe
  • A&M's Testing Notes: Apartmentcooker's quick pickles are a delightful Asian-inspired break from traditional kosher dills. Sour, salty and sweet are in a very agreeable balance, and the dose of red curry lends...

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    apartmentcooker's Notes: Due to a surplus of home-grown cucumbers, my mom always had a giant vat of quick-pickles in the refrigerator. It doubled as a quick side dish/salad in a pinch, and always reminds me of summer...

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Makes about 3 cups

  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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1 Comment on Spicy Cucumber Quick Pickles

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

Sounds really interesting. I love spicy things, so I'll need to try this - thanks for posting!

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