INGREDIENTS

• Unseasoned rice wine vinegar - 1/2 cup 
• Sugar - 3 tbsp 
• Kosher salt - 1/2 tsp 
• Organic cucumber, sliced - 2 
• Organic red onion, sliced - 1/2 
• Sambal oelek - 2 tsp 
• Organic fresh basil, chopped - 1 tsp 
• Organic fresh cilantro,chopped - 1 tsp 
• Organic fresh mint, chopped - 1 tsp 
• Lightly salted or unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped - 1/4 cup 

METHOD

1. In a small saucepan, measure and add the rice wine vinegar, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium and simmer until syrupy. About 5 minutes.
2. Pour the vinegar syrup into a mixing bowl to cool.
3. Once cooled, add the cucumber, red onion slices and sambal oelek. Use tongs to toss to combine. Let the cucumber soak up the syrup for about 5 minutes. Then toss one more time before transferring to a serving dish.
4. Top with the chopped herbs and peanuts.

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