Thai Cucumber Sauce (Nam Chim Taeng Kwa)

A traditional condiment often served with satay and spring rolls.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup rice vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup cucumber, peeled,seeded,and thinly sliced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Place vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
2. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
3. Allow to cool.
4. Pour over cucumber, and sprinkle cayenne pepper on top.
5. Serve.