Spicy Cucumber Kimchi

Spicy Cucumber Mix, a great Summertime dish

Ingredients

• 3 medium-size cucumbers, (pickling or English cumbers are the best choice)
• 1 tsp. salt, preferably coarse sea salt
• 2 Tbl chili pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic (or 2 tsp. minced)
• 2 chopped scallions
• ¹⁄₂ cup julienned carrot
  
• 1 Tbl. sugar
• 1 Tbl. sesame seed

Method

1. Wash cucumbers and cut into quarters lengthwise, about 3” pieces (do not peel).
2. Sprinkle the salt over the cucumber and let sit for 5-10 mins.
3. Drain off any liquid that has accumulated.
4. Add the chili pepper, garlic, scallions, carrot and sugar. Mixed together.
5. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.

Yield

Makes approx. 2-3 servings