Cool Cucumbers with Hot Pepper
By
Patrice Manning
@ladybug77
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This is a favorite recipe of my husband, Jim, that he makes for holiday meals, especially Thanksgiving.
It is light and zesty!
It is light and zesty!
Ingredients
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4cucumbers, peeled and then sliced
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1/4 tspsalt
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1/2 cwater
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1/2 cwhite vinegar
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1/2 csugar
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1/4 tspcayenne pepper, or more to taste
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1/4 cchopped fresh coriander or 1 tsp ground
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·salt to taste
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·chopped red bell pepper or cherry tomato halves for garnish
How to Make Cool Cucumbers with Hot Pepper
- Put the sliced cucumbers in a colander, add salt and let them drain for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, combine water, vinegar, sugar and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Let cool to room temperature.
- Toss cucumbers to release additional water and transfer to a bowl.
- Add coriander, then the vinegar solution.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. - Taste for seasoning before serving.
Add a garnish of peppers or tomatoes, if you like. Enjoy!
Note: This can be made the night before.
