Japanese Pickled Cucumber on a Stick

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 4 Japanese or Persian cucumbers ((or 2 Japanese cucumbers that are extra long))
• 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 1 piece kombu (dried kelp) ((2 x 2 inches, 2.5 x 2.5 cm per piece))
• 1 dried red chili pepper
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp soy sauce ((optional, for more soy sauce flavor))
• 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• ⅓ cup water