Monday, June 25, 2012

Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Slices


When I saw this recipe I thought it might be something my family would enjoy.
I was right.  They devoured it and there weren't any leftovers.
It's a little bit more work than just slicing some cucumbers
but definately worth the effort.


Ingredients
1 English cucumber
1 tsp pickling salt
1/4 cup rice vinegar, seasoned or regular
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp 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 cukes a few more 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 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 cup.
Remove reduction from heat and add onion.
Let mixture cool to room temperature.


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.


~Finding the amazing in the simple~
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23 comments:

  1. Alana,
    I have just awarded your lovely blog with the Sunshine Award..

    Mona

    http://hiddenartofhomemaking.blogspot.com/2012/06/sunshine-award.html

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  2. They sound delicious. Going to try this for sure. Did the beef & broccoli last night only I used ground beef (what I had). Turned out great.

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  3. I am going to try this...what a perfect summer treat! Refresh, comes to mind here.

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  4. YUM! I love cucumbers and especially like them in Rice Vinegar so I know that I will love this. I have cucumber plants but no cucs yet. Soon I'll be picking them and trying this out. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  5. Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments!

    Mona - Thank you so much for the sunshine award!

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  6. I am salivating, I love this kind of stuff. It would be so good with the cedar plank salmon!

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  7. Must try this -- I love cucumbers especially on a hot summer day (which we've been having a lot of!)

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  8. This looks sooo good! I love cucumbers with vinegar and onion, yummy!
    I've got to give this a try!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  9. Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments!

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  10. This is something I just have to try
    It sounds like a super refreshing salad and it's perfect for me

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  11. Winnie - Hope you try it. It is super refreshing :)

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  12. Just pinned your great recipe, thanks for sharing on Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great week end!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Thanks Miz Helen! We have had a great weekend :)

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  13. These sound delicious! I can't wait to get some cucumbers from the garden! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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    1. They are great, especially on a hot summer day :)

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  14. Oh Alana, thank you for this great and pretty recipe of cucumbers, I love it!! I also have a recipe of salmon right now...maybe we'll like to follow each other so we don't miss anything, lol..I just saw you featured at Flouer Me With Love!
    FABBY

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  15. This looks so good! I am featuring your recipe this week at Addicted to Recipes! Thank you for sharing! http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.ca/2012/07/scrumptious-sunday-18-features.html

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  16. The subject of this week's Food on Friday is Salad. It would be great if you linked this in. This is the link . I found this through Full Plate Thursday

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