Cucumber Pickles - NQN's Mum's recipe
An original recipe by Not Quite Nigella
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4 Lebanese cucumbers
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3 teaspoons salt
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4 teaspoons vinegar
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6 tablespoons sugar
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a dash of pepper
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a dash of sesame oil (optional)
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chili, finely sliced
Step 1 - Mix all ingredients except for the cucumber in a medium sized bowl together. Don't worry, it will be thick and syrupy but the cucumbers have a lot of liquid.
Step 2 - Peel the cucumbers and slice in half lengthways. Slice into 6cms/1.5 inch batons and place in the bowl. Mix everything together with a spoon to combine and coat the cucumber. Allow to stand for 15 minutes by which time the cucumber liquid will combine with the seasoning. Place in fridge overnight by which time there will be a lot of liquid and then transfer to sterile jars.