Marinated Cucumbers

A delicious and east Thai salad - use as a side dish for Satay, or as part of a traditional Thai dinner. Adapted from an old Sunset cookbook.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup white vinegar (distilled)
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  large cucumber
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped peanuts (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat & let cool to room temperature.
2. Peel cucumber, cut into quarters lengthwise, then remove seeds & cut each quarter into 1/4 inch chunks. Place in a bowl, pour marinade over the cucumbers, and stir to blend. Refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably two.
3. To serve, drain and garnish with peanuts, if desired.