Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving: 4

Ingredients:

2 pounds English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped shallots or 1/4 cut chopped purple onion
1 fresh hot chili pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. Place sliced cucumber on a platter.
2. Combine vinegar, sugar, water and salt in a small saucepan and heat until sugar and salt are dissolved.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4. Place shallots and chili pepper in vinegar mixture and stir.
5. Pour mixture over cucumbers just before serving and sprinkle with peanuts and fresh cilantro.

Source: Food.com