• 2 salad cucumbers, about 300 g, scored lengthwise with a fork and finely sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 red onion, finely sliced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 tblsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (sambal olek)

Place the cucumber slices in a bowl and toss with the salt, let stand to release water while preparing the remaining ingredients.

Mix the other ingredients and add the drained cucumber slices before serving.

Optional additions: Fish sauce, lime juice, roated sesame seeds, roasted ccrushed peanuts, cilantro, Thai basil, fiinely chopped red onion, finely chopped red chili.