Makes 6 servings
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
Dash of salt
1 or 2 whole, small chile peppers, optional
1 large cucumber, seeded, if necessary, thinly sliced
½ cup freshly chopped cilantro
½ cup roasted, unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Sprigs of cilantro for garnish
Combine water, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and chile pepper in a
small saucepan.
Place over medium heat and stir occasionally until sugar
dissolves. Let cool at room temperature.
Combine the sliced cucumbers and cilantro in a large bowl. Pour
the vinegar dressing over and toss until combined. Let sit for a few minutes
before serving. Top with chopped peanuts and sprigs of cilantro for garnish.
