SMACKED CUCUMBER PICKLES

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These Sichuan pickles are broken into pieces, then tossed in a tangy soy, vinegar and chilli oil dressing - a refreshing accompaniment to rich Asian main courses

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cucumber or 3 small Persian/ Lebanese cucumbers, ends trimmed
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp chilli oil

Steps:

Using a rolling pin or cleaver, smack the cucumber so it splits. Rip into 2.5cm pieces, tip into a bowl with all the ingredients and 1 tsp salt, and toss together. Try with Pork shoulder braised in black vinegar (see Goes well with.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium