Cucumber Asazuke (Japanese Quick Pickles)
Ingredients
- 3 japanese cucumbers or 4-5 persian cucumbers cut diagonally in ⅛ inch thickness.
- 3 dried Japanese chili peppers, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- ½ tbsp salt
Instructions
- Place cucumbers and dried peppers in a seal-able plastic bag and sprinkle salt and sugar over cucumbers. Shake the bag to evenly distribute salt and sugar. Let it marinade for 1-2 hours.