Diao Yu Tai (Cucumber Salad)
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 2 kirby cucumbers, about 4 to 5 inches long
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 dried red peppers (Sichuan or Thai)
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
directions
- Thoroughly wash unpeeled cucumbers and slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Toss cucumbers with salt in a colander. Place colander over bowl and let stand 20 minutes. Drain cucumbers and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil in wok over medium-low heat. Add peppers and stir fry until pepper darkens to deeper red, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add vinegar and sugar; bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Pour mixture over drained cucumbers in a medium glass bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
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