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Add the water to the pickle solution and allow to cool. Rinse the cucumber slices to remove the salt and drain in a colander. ‘ Transfer to a bowl or a jar and pour over the pickle solution.

Store fresh cucumbers in the fridge for up to one week. Small examples, or sliced cucumbers can be pickled very successfully: pickled cucumbers are also known as gherkins or cornichons.

Set aside. For the pickled cucumber, sprinkle the salt over the cucumber slices and leave for 30 minutes. Place the cucumbers into a clean tea towel or muslin and squeeze to remove any excess water.

Make the pickles ahead: Place the carrots, cucumbers and chilies in a medium ... Cut the cheese into ½-inch slices. * Make the marinade in a small bowl, by whisking together the olive oil ...

Sally Webb is the manager of Sydney Seafood School. Sydney Seafood School is part of the Sydney Fish Markets. The Sydney Fish ...