SOY PICKLED JALAPENOS

3 large, fresh jalapenos , sliced 1/8 inch thick

½ cup soy sauce

½ cup water

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar

1. Combine all ingredients in a small heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.

2. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Marinate, chilled, at least 8 hours.

NOTE:  Pickled jalapenos keep, chilled, 3 days.

from Lillian Chou, Gourmet Magazine, March, 2009