Thai Cucumber Salad

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 red chile pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons hot water

Preparation:

Arrange cucumber, onion and pepper in layers in serving bowl. Mix
vinegar, sugar, salt and hot water until sugar is dissolved. Pour
liquid over cucumbers, chill and serve.

Source: Cooking Thai Food in American Kitchens by Malulee Pinsuvana