Marinated Cucumbers

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vinegar (distilled)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (to garnish) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and stir until sugar is dissolved. remove from heat & let cool to room temperature.
• 2 peel cucumber, cut into quarters lengthwise, then remove seeds & cut each quarter into 1/4 inch chunks. place in a bowl, pour marinade over the cucumbers, and stir to blend. refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably two.
• 3 to serve, drain and garnish with peanuts, if desired.