Ingredients

　　4 seedless cucumbers (about 3 1/2 pounds), the skin scored lengthwise with a fork and the cucumbers sliced very thin

　　4 teaspoons salt

　　1/4 cup fresh lime juice

　　a 4-inch-long fresh hot red or green chili, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)

　　In a large bowl toss the cucumbers with the salt and in a colander let them drain, covered with a plate and weighted with a 1-pound can, for 30 minutes. In the bowl toss the cucumbers with the lime juice, the chili, and salt to taste. The salad may be prepared 4 hours in advance and kept covered and chilled. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.