These Sichuan pickles are broken into pieces, then tossed in a tangy soy, vinegar and chilli oil dressing – a refreshing accompaniment to rich Asian main courses
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber or 3 small Persian/ Lebanese cucumbers, ends trimmed
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp chilli oil
Method
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Using a rolling pin or cleaver, smack the cucumber so it splits. Rip into 2.5cm pieces, tip into a bowl with all the ingredients and 1 tsp salt, and toss together. Try with Pork shoulder braised in black vinegar (see Goes well with.)