INGREDIENTS
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SPICE MIXTURE:1 tablespoon whole Sichuan peppercorns1 teaspoon fennel seeds6 whole cloves2 to 3 whole dried red chiles, about 2 inches long, such as Sichuan or Arbol2 whole star anise4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced2 tablespoons lig
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SPICY HOISIN MAYO:1 tablespoon chili sauce, such as Sriracha1 tablespoon jarred hoisin sauce1 tablespoon Kewpie Japanese sweet mayonnaise or plain mayonnaise
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QUICK-PICKLED CUCUMBERS:1/2 English cucumber or 2 small Kirby cucumbers, sliced2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice cooking wine)2 tablespoons clear rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon sea saltPinch sugar