Pickled Cucumber

• small cucumbers2
• rice vinegar↗1⁄3 cup
• sugar (6 teaspoons)↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• water↗2 tablespoons
• green onions, finely sliced↗2
• fresh red chilies, deseeded and sliced (use asian style chillies)↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut unpeeled cucumbers lenghtways in half and scoop out the seeds (discard the seeds) . Slice the cucumbers thinly.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar , salt and water, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

3. 3

   Add all ingredients and mix.

4. 4

   Cover with clingwrap and set aside on the counter for around 40 minutes, turning occassionally.

5. 5

   Refrigerate and use as required.