O-i Keem Chee

Description
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 6	x	Cucumbers
 * 2	tbl	Salt
 * 2	x	Scallions
 * 1	x	clove garlic, minced
 * 1/8	tsp	Dried ground Chili Peppers
 * 1/8	tsp	Powdered ginger
 * 1/2	tsp	Chopped candied ginger (optional)
 * 2/3	cup	Water

Directions

 * 1) Scrub the cucumbers thoroughly.
 * 2) Cut in half lengthwise, thencut into pieces 1/2 inch thick.
 * 3) Sprinkle with1 Tb ofthe salt and set aside for 10 mins.
 * 4) Wash and drain the cucumbers.
 * 5) Chop the scallioncoarsely.
 * 6) Add the garlic, chili peppers, ginger, and remainingsalt.
 * 7) Combine these ingredients with the cucumbersand place in a bowl.
 * 8) Add the water and stir.
 * 9) Cover and place in awarm spot.
 * 10) Marinate forat least 48 hours, although if the weather is cool it will sometimes take several days longer to become pickled.
 * 11) In order to prevent the pickle odor from spreading, either place in asecluded spot or cover well with several layers of cloth.
 * 12) Chill and serve cold as a relish.