Cucumber Sambol/ Pipinja Sambola

A Sri Lankan recipe found & posted for the Asian Forum's Green, Eggs & Ham 3/08 recipe swap. This looks FABULOUS!! Cook time is 'standing time'.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  large cucumber (or 2 small green cucumbers)
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 cup  thick coconut milk
• 1  fresh red chile, seeded and sliced
• 1  fresh green chile, seeded and sliced
• 1  small onion, cut in paper-thin slices
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Peel cucumber and slice very thinly. Put in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and let stand for at least 30 minutes.
2. Press out all liquid and if too salty, rinse with cold water. Drain well.