Cucumber Kimchi

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated or finely minced
• 4-5 Persian or pickling cucumbers
• 1 Tablespoon salt 
• 1-2 green onions, sliced or 1/4 cup garlic chives 
• 1/4 carrot grated (optional) 
• 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced 
• 1-2 Tablespoons Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
• 1 Tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce