Taeng Kwa Brio Wan (Fresh Cucumber Salad)

Ingredients: 

      3 md Cucumbers; sliced as thinly

           -- as possible *

           Salt

    1/2 ts Dried hot pepper flakes

      1 tb Sugar, granulated; dissolved

    1/4 c  Water; hot

      4 tb Vinegar, white

      2 tb Minced red onion; -OR-

      1 tb -Minced scallions   (Opt.)

Methods:

The book says to peel the cucumbers only if they are waxed and even then leave on a few strips.  I say to remove all the peel if it's been waxed.Yuck.In a bowl, generously salt the sliced cucumbers.  Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.Combine the other ingredients.Squeeze out as much of the cucumber juice as you can, by wringing a handful at a time in a double layer of cheesecloth or a dish towel.Twist until you can extract no more juice.Combine the squeezed cucumbers and the sauce in a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.