Cucumber Salad, Sichuan-Style | The Bittman Project

Ingredients

• 1 pound cucumbers
• About 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeno or other hot chile, or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice or rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• Chopped cilantro for garnish, optional