#Burmese Cucumber Pickle ===Ingredients=== * 2 Large green cucumbers * 1/2 cup Malt vinegar * 2 cups Water * 1 t Salt * 1/4 t Peanut oil * 2 T Sesame oil * 8 cloves garlic, sliced * 1 Medium onion, finely sliced * 2 T Sesame seeds ===Technique=== - Peel the cucumber, halve lengthways and remove the seeds. Cut into strips of finger thickness, then cut strips into 5 cm pieces. - Bring vinegar, water and salt to the boil, drop in cucumbers and boil just until they look transparent. Do not over cook. Drain immediately and leave to cool. - Heat both oils together and fry the garlic until pale golden. Drain. - Fry the onion until golden brown. - Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan, stirring constantly until they are evenly golden brown. Turn on to a plate to cool. - When the oil is cold, dress the cucumbers with 3 tablespoons of the oil, mixing well with the fingers. - Put into a small serving dish, add the onion, garlic and sesame seeds, and toss lightly. Tags: vegetarian Source: http://www.asianonlinerecipes.com/online_recipes/burma/cucumber-pickle.php