Sweet-spicy Cucumbers over Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a great end of the summer treat. Use pickling cucumbers for this recipe and let them marinate for at least 4 days....the longer they sit the spicier and more garlicy they'll be. Plan ahead to account for the marinating time of 1-4 days. Adapted from Cooking Light, May 2003 Ingredients:
2 cups thinly sliced pickling cucumbers |
1 cup thinly sliced vidalia onions or 1 cup other sweet onion |
1/2 cup cider vinegar |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds |
4 cloves garlic, minced |
2 whole dried red chilies |
16 slices fresh tomatoes (1/4-inch thick) |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Arrange half of the cucumber in a 9-inch pie plate; top with half of the onion and repeat procedure with remaining cucumber and onion.
2. Combine vinegar through red chiles in a small pan and bring to a boil, cook 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour hot vinegar mixture over cucumber and onions; cover and let marinate in fridge for 1-4 days, preferably 4 days for the best flavors.
4. Arrange tomato slices on a platter; sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper.
5. Remove cucumber mixture from marinade with a slotted spoon and arrange over tomato slices.
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