Asian Recipes - Cucumber Relish Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 shallot onion, diced

• 1 small carrot, peeled and diced

• 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced

• 2 to 3 chilies finely sliced (optional)

• 1.2 cup/125 ml white vinegar

• 3/4 cup/175 ml white sugar

• Salt, pinch

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Prepare all ingredients and have at hand. In a small non-reactive bowl, mix the shallot onion, carrot, cucumber and chilies. Set aside.

2. In a small, non-reactive pan, combine vinegar, sugar and salt and bring to a boil over high heat.

3. Pour the boiling vinegar mixture over the vegetables. (They should be completely immersed.) Let cool to room temperature before using. (Any leftover can  be in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)

4. Serve as a relish for grilled or fried foods.