Spicy Pickled Cucumber Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 cut the cucumber into 5 cm long and 1 cm thick segments.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 place them in a mixing bowl and add 15 to 20 gm salt and mix well.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 weigh the cucumber down with something heavy. For example, place a small plate on the pieces of cucumber in the bowl and weigh it down with a heavy bowl of water.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 keep it aside for 2 to4 hours.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 then remove the cucumber from the bowl and dry the pieces by spreading them out on a kitchen paper towel.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 when the cucumber has dried , place it in a bowl and add 2 tbsp sugar, 20 ml white vinegar, 4 finely chopped cloves of garlic and 1 tsp chilli flakes and mix well.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 transfer the cucumber and any liquid from the bowl to an airtight jar. Seal it.

step 8

• STEP 8.8 store it for two days. Then serve.