Pickled Ramps

• 1 pound fresh ramps or scallions, trimmed and lightly blanched in salted water
• ¾ cup water
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Put the ramps or scallions in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, vinegar, salt, red pepper, and chile powder and bring to a boil. When the sugar dissolves, pour the liquid over the ramps, cover, and refrigerate overnight.