Mom'S Cucumber Tsukemono - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 large cucumbers, cut in 1-inch slices
1/4 c. Hawaiian salt
3 c. water
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 piece garlic, smashed
chili pepper (optional)
1/4 c. vinegar

Preparation

Boil 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 cup Hawaiian salt until salt is completely dissolved.
Cool.
Pour over cucumbers and let stand for 30 minutes.
Drain and pack loosely in jars.
Mix sugar, vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water, garlic and chili pepper.
Pour over cucumbers and refrigerate.