Thai Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 firm cucumbers
• 1 Tbsp shredded fresh red chili
• 14 c sugar
• 5 Tbsp white vinegar
• chopped onion to taste
• cilantro leaves to taste

Directions

1. Trim ends of cucumbers and scrape with fork to make a decorative pattern
2. Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and remove seeds
3. Cut them crosswise into thin slices
4. Put in bowl and add chili
5. In small saucepan combine sugar and vinegar bring to boil
6. Cook stirring until the sugar has dissolved
7. Cool to room temperature and pour sauce over the cucumber mixture
8. Chill and sprinkle with cilantro
9. Serves 4