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| Oriental Ginger Cucumbers Recipe |
Category: Condiments
Rating:
N/A
Servings: 6-8
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Ingredients
3 4 unwaxed cucumbers; sliced
1 tablespoon salt
1 marinade:
3 4 slices fresh ginger; slivered
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Cooking Directions:
Salt cucumbers and allow to sit for 1 hour. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. Place in a bowl and reserve.
In a small saucepan, heat together the ginger, vinegar, sugar, water and oil. Bring to a boil, then pour over cucumbers. Marinate at least overnight.
To serve, garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Variation: For a spicier flavor, add 1/2-1 teaspoon of hot chili flakes to the marinade.
Yield: 6-8 servings
Chinese recipe from Chinatown - Philadelphia Taken from "The Original Philadelphia Neighborhood Cookbook" by Irina Smith and Ann Hazan, published by Camino Books, Philadelphia, PA, c. 1988. Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #851 by Bill Webster on Oct 18, 1997
condiments,oriental
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