Pickled Cucumber

• 3 lbs. cucumber
• 5 T Hawaiian salt
• 2 cups boiling water

Mix. Cut cucumber in quarters or sixths lengthwise and cut in half. Pour boiled water over it and let stand until it cools.

Drain and mix with:

• 2 T sugar
• 1/2 tsp. ajinomoto
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 piece garlic
• 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce or some chili pepper