Thursday, December 6, 2001

Cucumber Relish

 

from John Ash

2 pounds English cucumbers
2 teaspoons sea or Kosher salt for sprinkling over cucumbers
⅔ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
⅔ cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
salt and a pinch or two of cayenne pepper, to taste

Peel and cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Cut the cucumber into paper-thin slices, sprinkle with salt and toss. Let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse, drain, and gently squeeze out the excess water.

Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, salt, and cayenne and mix into cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Pairs with Miso-Grilled Salmon.

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