Ingredients
4 Lebanese cucumbers, or 1 English cucumber
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup (60 ml) white vinegar
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
Preparation
Step 1
Thinly slice the cucumbers and place in a colander. Lightly rub the salt into the slices while tossing them. Place the colander over a bowl and let drain for about 15 minutes. Place the cucumber slices in a bowl and set aside.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, water, pepper to taste, sugar, and mustard seeds to a boil. Remove from the heat, pour the mixture over the cucumber slices, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Add more pepper to taste before serving.
Reprinted with permission from The Art of Living According to Joe Beef by Frédéric Morin, David McMillan & Meredith Erickson, copyright © 2011. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House, Inc.
