2 Japanese cucumbers (seedless)

     1 chili pepper, seeds removed

     1/2 c raw sugar

     1/2 c water

     1 tbsp salt

     2 tbsp rice vinegar

Slice cucumbers into 1/2" rounds or 1 1/2" spears.  Pack into a glass jar.  Midway through, add chili pepper.  Combine sugar, water, salt, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan.  Heat until sugar dissolves.   Pour over cucumbers.  Chill overnight before serving.