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Salted Cucumbers or Onions

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Put thinly sliced, diced, or minced cucumbers or onions in a bowl, season generously with kosher salt, and let sit at room temperature until wilted, about 20 minutes and up to an hour. Drain the accumulated liquid before using.

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