CUCUMBER****Quick Pickled Cucumber

By Unblond1

06/07/15 - I liked this. It would make a nice addition to a cold-cut spread or a simple lunch. I doubt Dan would care for it as it's pretty spicy. I had it the first time as an accompaniment to cream cheese smoked salmon toasts

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound pickling cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (5 baby cucs)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced onion
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped basil (didn't try the first time but if you have it, go ahead)
• 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
• grated zest and juice of one large lime
• 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Toss the cucumber with the salt in a colander and let drain for about 20-30 minutes. Add them to a bowl along with all the other pickle ingredients, stir to combine and let the mixture stand at room temperature for about 2 hours (stir every once in a while). Transfer to a container and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts
4 Servings

Calories 41.0
Total Fat 3.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 1.5 mg
Potassium 97.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate 2.4 g
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 0.5 g