Pickled Bur Cucumber
This Pickled Bur Cucumber is the perfect way to get creative at using this unusual vegetable! It is perfect for salads and sandwiches. It also works as a side for grilled fish or steak tartare.
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of white wine vinegar and <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of sugar to a saucepan over high heat
Add <quantity>2<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of water and <quantity>1</quantity> chili pepper cut in half
Add a pinch of salt and stir to combine and dissolve the sugar. Bring it to a boil and remove from heat. The gastrique is ready
Thinly slice <quantity>2</quantity> bur cucumbers
Add the chili pepper to the Gastrique. Place the bur cucumber in a bowl and cover it with the liquid
Cover with cling film and let it sit for at least 10m to pickle. The pickled bur cucumber is ready
Use it in salads or sandwiches! Enjoy!
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