Quick Cucumber Pickles (Khachori)

• BASIC-EASY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 3 medium Kirby cucumbers, 1 peeled
2. 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3. 2 teaspoons Sesame Salt
4. 2 scallion greens, cut into 2-inch matchsticks
5. 1 teaspoon coarsely ground Korean red chile (gocho karu)
6. 1 garlic clove, minced
7. 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
8. 1/2 teaspoon sugar
9. 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil

1. Slice all 3 cucumbers crosswise 1/4 inch thick. In a bowl, toss the slices with the salt and let stand for 1 hour. Pat dry with paper towels. Add the Sesame Salt, scallions, red chile, garlic, ginger and sugar, toss and let stand for 30 minutes. Toss with the sesame oil and serve