Sweet and Sour Cucumbers & Onions With Wasabi

Submitted by Aileen E

"This recipe really kicks-up the ordinary cukes and onions. I found this recipe on the internet, but forgot which site."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 2 cucumbers (I like the English variety)
• 1 red onion
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice (real lemons are better)
• 1⁄2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon wasabi powder

directions

1. Thinly slice cucumbers and onions (I use a mandoline).
2. Soak the cucumbers in salted ice water for an hour.
3. Rinse the cucumbers.
4. Combine the remaining ingredients, stir until all the sugar has dissolved (I usually double this part).
5. Pour over cucumbers and onions.
6. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or make the day before.