Thai Cucumber Salad

Our neighbor got this recipe from his fave Thai restaurant. It is so light and refreshing and perfect to serve as a side dish with any Asian dinner. Be sure to use a dried chili pepper to add some heat.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  teaspoon vinegar
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  small cucumbers, seedless, peel on, cut into fourths lengthwise, then slices
•  shallot, peeled and slice thin
• 1  Thai red chili pepper, dried chili pepper, cut into small strips, adds heat

Directions

1. In a small pan over medium heat, bring mixture of water, sugar, vinegar, and salt to a boil. Set aside to cool.
2. Pour over cukes, shallots and chili pepper. Serve.