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.