Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Slices****

By Gigirox

Good flavor, but be sure to rinse salted cucumber slices.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs cucumber (about 3 medium), peeled, halved lengthwise & thinly sliced
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 c rice vinegar, seasoned or regular
• 1/2 c water
• 3 Tbs sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbs minced red onion

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from ourbestbites.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place cucumber slices in a colander sitting over a bowl, sprinkle with salt and toss well. Let sit for 1 hour refrigerated. While cucumber slices are draining, prepare marinade below.

Combine vinegar, water, sugar and red pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook until reduced to a 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). If for some reason you boil for too long, just add a little water until you have 1/3 C. Remove reduction from heat and add onion. Let mixture cool to room temp.

Rinse cucumbers thoroughly and combine with the vinegar reduction. This can be served immediately, but for best results refrigerate until well chilled.