Cucumber Salad
This is a great summer salad. It is good for picnics because there is no mayonnaise to spoil.
2 large cucumbers
1 teaspoon crystal salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons unflavored rice vinegar
2 tablespoons shelled peanuts, toasted and chopped coarse
Fresh dill or cilantro
Peel the cucumbers, slice lengthwise and, using a teaspoon, scoop out the seeds. Slice the cucumber halves into thin slices. Place in a colander, mix with the salt, and set the colander on a plate. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Wipe the cucumbers with paper towels and put in a serving bowl. Add the sugar and vinegar and mix well. Let sit for 15 minutes or more. To serve, pour off any accumulated liquid and top with snips of fresh dill or cilantro leaves and the chopped peanuts.