I've got 1/2 of a large cucumber and a lunch date coming up with my co-workers friends. So what do I do...make a new recipe to bring with and try on them. I found this recipe which not only looked easy but I had all of the ingredients.
Brian says it's making my house STINK. He wants me to open a window. So be warned I guess. Personally I thought these were really spicy. I was the only one who thought this. I liked it, but I didn't love them. I think they are good but I just have to be in a cucumber mood. I served this twice and neither time it went over very well. Maybe if I would have served it with burgers it would have been a better side dish accompaniment.
1-1/2 lbs cucumber (about 3 medium), peeled, halved lengthwise & thinly sliced
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 c rice vinegar, seasoned or regular
1/2 c water
3 Tbs sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbs minced red onion
Place cucumber slices in a colander sitting over a bowl, sprinkle with salt and toss well. Let sit for 1 hour refrigerated. Toss the cucumbers a few times while they drain as well. While cucumber slices are draining, prepare marinade below.
Combine vinegar, water, sugar and red pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook until reduced to a 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). If for some reason you boil for too long, just add a little water until you have 1/3 C. Remove reduction from heat and add onion. Let mixture cool to room temp.
When cucumbers are done resting, pat them dry with a few paper towels and then combine with the vinegar reduction. This can be served immediately, but for best results refrigerate until well chilled.
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