Basil Cucumber Salad

This is a nice Indonesian salad, quick and easy to prepare and goes well with everything.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 2  lbs cucumbers
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1 -2  medium red onion
•  currants (optional)
•  garlic powder
•  red pepper flakes or  white wine vinegar
•  water
• 1  cup tomatoes, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Thin-slice the cucumbers and onions and put them in a container.
2. Rip or chop the basil and toss it in.
3. Pour in vinegar and water.
4. I use less vinegar than water, but you want the vinegar a little strong so it will get into the cucumber.
5. Sprinkle in some garlic, maybe 1/2 teaspoon? Let this marinate for at least 2 hours.
6. It keeps well in the refrigerator for days.
7. Add the tomatoes at the last minute.