Cucumbers Two Ways

Quickles (quick pickles)

 
INGREDIENTS
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1-2 pickling cucumbers, sliced
1 tsp honey
Fresh basil
 
Other ingredients
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp salt
 
METHOD
Place cucumber slices in a jar. Mix brine in a bowl and pour over cucumbers. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
 

Thai Peanut Cucumbers

INGREDIENTS
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1 large or 2 small cucumbers, peeled, deseeded and chopped
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp honey
Fresh basil for garnish
 
Other Ingredients
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp red curry paste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Juice of 1/2 lime
Diced red onion (about 1 tbsp)
 
METHOD
Whisk dressing in a small bowl until smooth. In a large bowl, toss cucumber and red onion with the dressing. Top with basil. This was so delicious that I devoured the whole thing and I had to make it again to nail down the ingredients! I will be eating this all summer!