Ingredients

  • 4 cups rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seed
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dill
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 unpeeled English cucumbers, washed, cut in 1/2 horizontally then quartered lengthwise

Method

  • Combine the vinegar, honey, pepper flakes, coriander, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin and salt in a medium, non-reactive saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and let sit until cooled to room temperature. Add the dill and cilantro. Place the cut cucumbers in a medium bowl and pour the cooled vinegar mixture over them. Refrigerate, covered for 24 hours or up to 4 days. (leaving them longer just makes them hotter but still delicious.) Cooking time includes refrigeration.