Cucumber Salad

INGREDIENTS

15 Persian cucumbers - cut ½" thick, a little over 4 cups
1 Tablespoon sea salt
3 Tablespoons rice vinegar - unseasoned
2 Tablespoons sugar
3 ½ Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon chili oil
4 garlic cloves - thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix together the cucumbers and salt in a large bowl and let it sit for 30 - 45 minutes. Rinse with water 2 - 3 times. Taste the cucumber and rinse one more time if it's too salty.

Meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients for the cucumber salad dressing.

Toss the rinsed cucumbers with the dressing and serve immediately. See notes if you don't plan to serve this until later.

RECIPE NOTES

If not serving immediately, do not mix with the dressing. The cucumbers will release additional liquid. When ready to serve, drain the cucumber of any excess liquid and toss with the dressing. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days.