Shelly's Recipe

SWEET AND SPICY CUCUMBER SLICES

Category: Salad

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


* I have even made this with Splenda and they turned out great!

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.

When cucumbers are done resting, combine with the vinegar reduction. This can be served immediately, but for best results refrigerate until well chilled.