(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.) — An international TikTok trend and weather conditions from El Niño may be causing a pickling cucumber shortage, impacting Southern Colorado businesses and home producers.
Serve the katsu with a scoop of white rice, cabbage, the pickled cucumbers (I like to toss a bit of the pickling liquid with the cabbage) and lots of tonkatsu sauce drizzled over the top.
For the relish, quarter the cucumber lengthways, then thinly slice and place in a bowl along with the onion. Season with a few generous pinches of salt. Mix well and leave to rest for 15 minutes.