Cucumber Relish

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2011

This garnish is the perfectly accompaniment to beef satay.

SERVES 4 (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)

TIME 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes cooling

Cucumber Relish

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Cucumber relish is a traditional garnish for beef satay recipes. Starting the recipe by dissolving the sugar in vinegar sweetened the base and rid it of any grittiness. Red pepper flakes lent it a little heat, while mint added freshness.

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