Japanese pickles

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Japanese cucumbers thinly sliced, OR... standard cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1Red onion; thinly sliced
½cupRice vinegar
2teaspoonsRice syrup
¼teaspoonSalt
3Fresh red chili peppers seeded
2tablespoonsFresh cilantro

Directions

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate. Serve as a compliment to grilled or spicy foods, or with chicken or fish.

Nutritional Info Per Serving: Protein: 1 gr. (11%); Carbohydrates: 10 gr. (84%); Fat: .3 gr. (5%); Calories: 42; Sodium: 94 mg.; Cholesterol: 0 mg.

Exchanges: 2 vegetable

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