Pickled Cucumber

1 cucumber

150ml spirit vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

100ml water

2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

1 tsp salt

A few whole cloves (optional)

A few allspice berries (optional)

A few slices of Madame Jeanette chilli, for heat (optional)

Wash the cucumber well (leave the skin on for colour)

Halve lengthways and scrape out the seeds with a spoon (keeps it crunchy longer)

Thinly slice into half-moons or rounds

In a bowl or jar, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt

Stir until the sugar and salt have fully dissolved

Add the cloves, allspice, or chilli if using

Add the cucumber slices, making sure they're fully submerged

Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (overnight is even better)