Ingredients

1 1/2 lb cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

2 tsp salt

1/2 cup rice vinegar

1/2 cup water

3 Tbs sugar

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

2 Tbs minced red onion

1 Tbs chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Preparation

Place cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt and toss well. Drain 1 hr. Rinse and pat dry.

Combine vinegar, water, sugar and pepper in a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup. Cool. Stir in onion.

Combine cucumbers and vinegar reduction, toss well. Sprinkle with peanuts.