Spicy Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

I love this salad. And fresh cucumber from the Farmer's Market is perfect for this recipe. The sugar draws out the water from the cucumbers so they are especially crisp. It's the perfect blend of sweet and spicy.

1.5 lbs cucumber peeled and halved lengthwise and sliced thick
1/2 c. rice vinegar
1/2 c. water
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons red onion, minced
1 tablespoon dry roasted peanuts.

Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook until reduced to about 1/3 c. (about 10 minutes). Remove vinegar reductions from heat; cool. Stir in onion.. Combine cucumbers and vinegar reduction in a medium bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with peanuts.