Thai Cucumber Salad
["2 firm cucumbers", "1 Tbsp. shredded fresh red chili", "1/4 c. sugar", "5 Tbsp. white vinegar", "chopped onion to taste", "cilantro leaves to taste"]
["Trim ends of cucumbers and scrape with fork to make a decorative pattern.", "Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and remove seeds.", "Cut them crosswise into thin slices.", "Put in bowl and add chili.", "In small saucepan, combine sugar and vinegar; bring to boil.", "Cook, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved.", "Cool to room temperature and pour sauce over the cucumber mixture.", "Chill and sprinkle with cilantro.", "Serves 4."]
["cucumbers", "fresh red chili", "sugar", "white vinegar", "onion", "cilantro"]