Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Slices
From Our Recipe World Yahoo Groups, Posted by Sandy

Ingredients:

1-1/2 lbs cucumber (about 3 medium), peeled, halved lengthwise & thinly sliced
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 c rice vinegar, seasoned or regular
1/2 c water
3 Tbs sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbs minced red onion

Directions

Place cucumber slices in a colander sitting over a bowl, sprinkle with salt and
toss well.  Let sit for 1 hour refrigerated.  While cucumber slices are
draining, prepare marinade below.

Combine vinegar, water, sugar and red pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a
boil. Reduce heat, cook until reduced to a 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes).  If for
some reason you boil for too long, just add a little water until you have 1/3 C.
Remove reduction from heat and add onion.  Let mixture cool to room temp.

When cucumbers are done resting, combine with the vinegar reduction.  This can
be served immediately, but for best results refrigerate until well chilled.