Cucumber Pickles

----------------------------------PICKLE A---------------------------------- 3 c Cucumbers, thinly sliced

1/3 c Onion, chopped

1/2 c Red wine vinegar

2 ts Sugar

1/4 ts Salt

4 ea Red chili peppers, seeded

1 tb Cilantro leaves

----------------------------------PICKLE B---------------------------------- 3 c Cucumbers, sliced thinly

1/2 sm Onion, sliced thinly

---------------------------------A MIXTURE--------------------------------- 2 ea Red chili peppers, seeded

2 ts Garlic, chopped

2 ts Cilantro root, chopped

2 ts Peppercorns, whole or ground

---------------------------------B MIXTURE--------------------------------- 1/2 c Vinegar

2 tb Soy sauce

1 1/2 ts Sugar

1 tb Cilantro leaves, chopped

1/2 c Peanuts, crushed

PICKLE A: Combine all ingredients & serve. PICKLE B: Place cucumber & onion in a bowl & toss. Place A MIXTURE in a blender or food processor & blend to make a rough paste. Blend the B MIXTURE, then mix together A & B. Immediately pour over the cucumbers & sliced onion. Place in a serving dish & sprinkle with the cilantro leaves & crushed peanuts. Serve immediately. To make it hotter add more red pepper or a shake or two of cayenne.