Szechuan Cucumbers appetizer

[Guest guest]

3 large cucumbers,unpeeled

41/2 tsps. salt

3-4 garlic cloves,sliced

4

dried hot red chili peppers chopped;

1/3 cup sesame oil

1/2 cup rice or

white vinegar

1/3 cup sugar

 

1. wash cukes, cut in half lenghtwise and

remove seeds. Cut

cucumber halves into 1/2 inch slices. Place in a

bowl,sprinkle with

salt and let stand 4 hours.

 

2.Squeeze liquid form

cukes and put in bowl. Add red peppers and

garlic.

 

3. Heat sesame oil

in a small saucepan over high heat until it

begins to smoke. Pour over cuke

slices. Heat vinegar until it boils.

Remove from heat,add sugar and mix well.

Pour over cukes and stir

well.

 

4. Cover and refrigerate for about four

hours before serving. May be

refrigerated up to one week. Serve cold.