Categories: Salads, Vegetables 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      2    Cucumbers 
    1/2 ts Salt 
    1/4 c  White vinegar 
  1 1/2 tb Sugar 
    1/4 ts MSG 
      1 ts Fresh ginger, finely chopped 
           (optional) 
  
  Peel cucumbers and split in half lengthwise. Cut cucumbers into thin slices 
  and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes. Squeeze out 
  excess 
  water. Mix together the rest of the ingredients and add to the cucumbers. 
  Mix 
  well and chill. May be prepared ahead.