Asian Cucumber Salad

2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced

2 teaspoons salt

½ cup rice vinegar

¼ cup white sugar

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced

Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.

Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.

Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.