Rojac (Pineapple and cucumbers with hot,red-pepper flakes)

1. 1

   Cut away and discard the leaf and bottom ends of the pineapple.

2. 2

   Then cut away the brown and green exterior and the brown eyes.

3. 3

   Cut the pineapple into quarters and cut away and discard the core.

4. 4

   Cut each quarter into thin, small, crosswise slices.

5. 5

   There should be about three cups.

6. 6

   Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise.

7. 7

   Scrape out the seeds.

8. 8

   Cu t the cucumbers into thin crosswise slices.

9. 9

   There shouldbe about one and one-half cups.

10. 10

    Combine the pineapple, cucumber, hot red-pepper flakes, lemon juice, vinegar and sugar.

11. 11

    Let stand an hour or longer before serving.

12. 12

    Meanwhile, drop the peas into boiling water and let stand one minute.

13. 13

    Drain and chill.

14. 14

    Add the peas to the pineapple mixture and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.