Ajad (Cucumber Salad) 3 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper 1 8-oz cucumber peeled 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced* 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped 1 small fresh red chili or serrano chili, s liced * cut slices into thirds or quarters before measuring In a medium-size bowl, stir vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until sugar and salt are dissolved. quarter cucumber lengthwise. Cut quarters crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Add cucumber, onion, cilantro and chili to vinegar dressing toss until combined. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours, stirring occasionally. NOTES : This spicy relish is served with satay, barbecued chicken and many other Thai dishes. Yield: 4