*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             CUCUMBER PICKLES

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side dish                        Thai
                Salads                           Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----PICKLE A-----
   3       c            Cucumbers, thinly sliced
     1/3   c            Onion, chopped
     1/2   c            Red wine vinegar
   2       ts           Sugar
     1/4   ts           Salt
   4       ea           Red chili peppers, seeded
   1       tb           Cilantro leaves
                        -----PICKLE B-----
   3       c            Cucumbers, sliced thinly
     1/2   sm           Onion, sliced thinly
                        -----A MIXTURE-----
   2       ea           Red chili peppers, seeded
   2       ts           Garlic, chopped
   2       ts           Cilantro root, chopped
   2       ts           Peppercorns, whole or ground
                        -----B MIXTURE-----
     1/2   c            Vinegar
   2       tb           Soy sauce
   1 1/2   ts           Sugar
   1       tb           Cilantro leaves, chopped
     1/2   c            Peanuts, crushed

  PICKLE A: Combine all ingredients & serve.
  PICKLE B: Place cucumber & onion in a bowl & toss.
  Place A MIXTURE in a blender or food processor & blend
  to make a rough paste.  Blend the B MIXTURE, then mix
  together A & B.  Immediately pour over the cucumbers &
  sliced onion.  Place in a serving dish & sprinkle with
  the cilantro leaves & crushed peanuts.  Serve
  immediately. To make it hotter add more red pepper or
  a shake or two of cayenne.
 


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