Spicy Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Preparation

1. Place the cucumber slices in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Toss well. Drain 1 hour. Place cucumber slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Rinse and pat dry.
2. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). Remove vinegar reduction from heat; cool. Stir in onion. Combine cucumbers and vinegar reduction in a medium bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with peanuts.