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On the Tuesday, June 24, 2025 episode of The Ten, Hanna Battah and Steve Noviello try new summer flavors, a refreshing summer recipe, and get tips for controlling pests using plants in your garden.

Ingredients:

2 lbs Persian cucumbers
1 oz salt
10 oz sugar
10 oz white vinegar
10 oz soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce if needed)
2 oz ground garlic
A dash of chili oil (to taste)

Directions:

1. Wash and cut the cucumbers into thick bite-size rounds.
2. Salt the cucumbers: Sprinkle 1 oz of salt over the cucumbers and toss well. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to draw out excess water. Gently drain the cucumbers. This step helps them absorb the sauce while keeping a fresh, crisp texture.
3. Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and chili oil. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
4. Drizzle and serve: Just before serving, drizzle the sauce over the cucumbers.
5. Optional – Serve chilled: If desired, refrigerate the cucumbers briefly before serving.

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