Thai Cucumber Pickles PICKLE A: 3 c cucumbers thinly sliced 1/3 c onion chopped 1/2 c red wine vinegar 2 ts sugar 1/4 ts salt 4 ea red chili peppers seeded 1 tb cilantro leaves PICKLE B: 3 c cucumbers sliced thinly 1/2 sm onion sliced thinly A MIXTURE: 2 ea red chili peppers seeded 2 ts garlic chopped 2 ts cilantro root chopped 2 ts peppercorns whole or ground B MIXTURE: 1/2 c vinegar 2 tb soy sauce 1 1/2 ts sugar 1 tb cilantro leaves chopped 1/2 c peanuts crushed PICKLE A: Combine all ingredients & serve. PICKLE B: Place cucumber & onion in a bowl & toss. Place A MIXTURE in a blender or food processor & blend to make a rough paste. Blend the B MIXTURE, then mix together A & B. Immediately pour over the cucumbers & sliced onion. Place in a serving dish & sprinkle with the cilantro leaves & crushed peanuts. Serve immediately. To make it hotter add more red pepper or a shake or two of cayenne. Yield: 6 servings