Marinated Cucumbers

Name: Marinated Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup white vinegar (distilled); 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large cucumber; 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (to garnish) (optional)

Submitted by profken

"A delicious and east Thai salad - use as a side dish for Satay, or as part of a traditional Thai dinner. Adapted from an old Sunset cookbook."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 2 cups
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

¹⁄₃ cup white vinegar (distilled)
¹⁄₄ cup water
¹⁄₄ cup sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 large cucumber
¹⁄₄ cup chopped peanuts (to garnish) (optional)

directions

Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat & let cool to room temperature.
Peel cucumber, cut into quarters lengthwise, then remove seeds & cut each quarter into 1/4 inch chunks. Place in a bowl, pour marinade over the cucumbers, and stir to blend. Refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably two.
To serve, drain and garnish with peanuts, if desired.