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                            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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