Sweet & Spicy Cucumbers
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Yields:
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4 cups
- Serves:
- 8
ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced very thin
- 1 table spoon salt
- 1⁄4 onion, sliced very thin
- 1⁄4 fresh red bell pepper, sliced very thin (don't use green bell pepper)
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Dressing
- 1⁄4 cup mirin
- 1⁄8 cup soy sauce
- 1⁄2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar (honey, Splenda, or jam will also work)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon mongolian hot oil (or just add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 -2 tablespoon sesame seeds
directions
- In a large bowl combine sliced cucumber + 2 tablespoons of salt and set aside.
- Slice onion and bell pepper and place in a separate bowl. To this bowl add the ingredients for the dressing and stir to combine.
- Rinse the cucumber under cold water and drain.
- Combine cucumbers, onion, pepper and dressing and stir to coat veggies then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Reviews
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If only I could rate this recipe with more stars!! Its a 10 all the way! I had this recipe EXACTLY as written, and I suggest DO NOT mess with perfection! Try it at least once without alterations and I promise you won't be disappointed. Sweet, spicy, crunchy, devine goodness! Thanks Merry Cook for the recipe! Its a new family favorite!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Merry Cook
United States