This easy cucumber salad is a spicy dish served at Nine Dragons Restaurant in the China Pavilion at Epcot. 

Ingredients

• 2 Kirby cucumbers, about 4 to 5 inches long
• 1/4 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 Dried red Sichuan peppers
• 1 Cup of white vinegar
• 1 Cup of sugar

Preparation

Step 1:

Thoroughly wash unpeeled cucumbers and slice into 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 2:

Toss cucumbers with salt in a colander. Place colander over bowl and let stand 20 minutes. Drain cucumbers and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3:

Heat oil in wok over medium-low heat. Add peppers and stir fry until pepper darkens to deeper red, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 4:

Add vinegar and sugar; bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Step 5:

Pour mixture over drained cucumbers in a medium glass bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.