Sweet Chile Cucumber Pickles

Ingredients

• 2 hot house cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 2 fresh hot red chiles, thinly sliced
• 2 large handfuls fresh mint leaves
• 2 cups rice vinegar
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Combine the cucumbers, chiles, and mint in a mixing bowl. Pour in the vinegar, sprinkle with the sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together so the cucumbers are well coated with the vinegar. Refrigerate overnight if possible; the cucumbers will soften as they marinate and the flavors will deepen.