A quick, easy and versatile pickle. Works well with carrot ribbons too. 

Serves 2

Ingredients	Equipment to have ready
For the cucumber:	Chopping board
1/4 cucumber, halved lengthways and thinly sliced or ribboned using a speed peeler	Sharp knife or speed peeler
1/2 tsp sugar	Measuring spoons
2 tsp rice vinegar	Spoons for mixing
Pinch of salt	Mixing bowl

Method

1. Put the sugar, rice vinegar and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl and stir to dissolve as much as possible.
2. Add the cucumber and coat in the pickle liquor.
3. Set aside for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you can leave it longer (in the fridge), it will be all the better for it.