- cucumbers, fresh picked, rinsed, and sliced 1/2" thick to fill 2 quart jars
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds, seeds removed
- 1 small green chili, sliced or chili flakes
- 1 2" piece of ginger. peeled and cut into small match sticks
- 2 cups rice vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 1-4 tablespoons sugar, depending on taste
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (black or white)
Place cucumbers, ginger, lemon, and chili in 2 quart jars. Bring vinegar, water, sugar, salt and sesame seeds to a boil. Pour over cucumbers. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Will keep 2 months in the fridge.