On my way toΒ 100Β recipes in 100 days.Β Here is recipe 92: Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Slices!
I saw this recipe floating around Pinterest and I am so glad I tried it.Β Thank you Our Best Bites for the yummy treat.
This will be a perfect thing to keep in the fridge to pull out for a quick BBQ summer dinner.Β Yum Yum!!Β And I liked it as a nice crisp snack.
Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Slices
3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp minced red onion
1. Place cucumber slices in a colander sitting over a bowl and sprinkle with salt.Β Toss to coat.Β Let sit for 1 hour refrigerated.Β Toss the cukes a few times while they drain.Β While the cukes are draining, prepare the marinade.
2. Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small sauce pan.Β Bring to a boil.Β Reduce heat and cook until it reduces to 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes).Β Remove from heat and add onion.Β Let cool to room temp.
3. When the cukes are done resting and draining, pat them dry with a paper towel and then combine them with the marinade.Β Refrigerate until well chilled.
Enjoy!
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What kind of container did you store the cucumbers in? I was wondering if I could put them in a large plastic jar. Or should I put them in a glass jar or bowl?
I stored them in a Rubbermaid container. Glass or plastic should be just fine.
Enjoy!