Cured Blackened Salmon/Pickled Cucumber

To cure the salmon

Combine the salt, sugar, coriander seeds, peppercorns, dill, orange juice and rind together in a bowl and then spread half of this mixture on a baking tray. Place the salmon on top, skin side down, cover with the remaining mixture, pour over the treacle and add the star anise. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 24 hours. Remove fro