Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3             pounds  japanese cucumber
  2          teaspoons  kosher salt
  1                cup  sesame oil
  5          teaspoons  garlic
  1           teaspoon  crushed red chiles
  1           teaspoon  szechuan peppercorn
     1/2           cup  orange zest
     1/4           cup  rice vinegar
     1/4           cup  sugar
  5                     garlic
     1/4           cup  orange zest

Preparation:

halve cucumber lengthwise, scoop out seeds slice into 1/4-inch thick half-rounds combine cucumbers and salt in a large bowl allow to set for 20 minutes drain, rinse, and drain well heat three-fourths the sesame oil in a skillet, over a moderate flame add minced garlic, pepper flakes, peppercorns, grated zest, and cucumbers heat and toss quickly for 10 seconds add vinegar and sugar heat and stir for 30 seconds remove from heat pack into clean glass jars, alternating layers of cucumber with garlic cloves and orange zest strings add remaining sesame oil cover and chill for up to 7 days serve chilled or at room temperature

Nutritional Information:

112 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (85% calories from fat); trace Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 188mg Sodium