Ajad ~  Cucumber Salad ~ This is normally served with Martabak in Indonesia.

2 small cucumbers cut into fourths lengthwise, then sliced crosswise.
2 shallots, sliced thin
1 red chile, cut into small strips
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp vinegar
1/2 cup water

1.  Put cucumber, shallots and red chile in a small bowl, set aside.

2.  In a small pot, mix the sugar, salt, vinegar and water.  Cook over medium
heat until
boiling, cool and pour over cucumber.