Oil and Pepper Pickled CucumberCucumberThe ingredients: 5 cucumbers,Ginger1 piece,Sichuan peppercorns1 teaspoon,Dark soy sauce200 grams, 3 teaspoons of plant oil,Coriander5 stalks, redchili pepper (dried)5-8 pieces,Sugar2 teaspoons, salt 1 teaspoon, water, 2 tablespoons of white wine

Steps for making Oil and Pepper Pickled Cucumber:

1. Peel the cucumber and cut it into small segments (about 2-3cm) according to its size; wash the dried chili peppers, cut them into pieces; cut the ginger into strips;

2. Start from one side of each cucumber segment, slice thinly using a vertical knife without slicing through completely;

3. Place the sliced cucumber segments in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of salt, soak with water for 1.5 to 2 hours for pickling;Drain the cucumber and gently pat it dry with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture;

4. Prepare the sauce: Blanch the dried chili peppers for 1-2 minutes, then drain and set aside.Heat a pan with plant oil, add ginger strips, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried chilies, stir-fry over low heat until the dried chilies are fragrant and turn deepRussetred;Add dark soy sauce, sugar, 2 tablespoons of white wine, then boil for 2-3 minutes before removing from heat;

5. Drain the pickled cucumber segments into a plate, pour the sauce over them, mix well and serve immediately.