Peanut Butter Pickles | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Pickle Base:
• 6 Persian cucumbers or 2 English cucumbers (about 1.5 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• For the Peanut Brine:
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter (no sugar added)
• 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• For the Aromatics:
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 2 stalks lemongrass, tender inner part only, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 star anise pods
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns (optional)
• For the Garnish/Finish:
• 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
• Alternative Options:
• Add 1/4 cup rice wine for more complex flavor
• Substitute almond butter for peanut butter for different nutty profile
• Use half sweet pickles and half dill pickles for an interesting contrast
• For spicier version, add 1 thinly sliced Thai chili to each jar