Sweet & Spicy Cucumbers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 english cucumbers, sliced very thin
1 tbsp salt
1/4 onion, sliced very thin
1/4 fresh red bell pepper, sliced very thin (don'tsp use green bell pepper)
1/4 cup mirin
1/8 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp sugar ( honey, splenda , or jam will also work)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp mongolian hot oil (or just add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 -2 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions:

In a large bowl combine sliced cucumber + 2 tablespoons of salt and set aside.
Slice onion and bell pepper and place in a separate bowl. To this bowl add the ingredients for the dressing and stir to combine.
Rinse the cucumber under cold water and drain.
Combine cucumbers, onion, pepper and dressing and stir to coat veggies then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	47.45 Kcal (199 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.93g	3%
Sodium	1514.68mg	63%
Potassium	38.94mg	1%
Total Carbs	4.32g	1%
Sugars	3.11g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.53g	2%
Protein	1.16g	2%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	25.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.4 Kcal (353 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.44g	3%
Sodium	2694.25mg	63%
Potassium	69.27mg	1%
Total Carbs	7.69g	1%
Sugars	5.54g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	2%
Protein	2.05g	2%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	4%
Iron	4.6mg	14%
Calcium	45.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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