Fast Cucumber Pickles

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.