While the cucumbers are salted, prepare the filling: 1 carrot, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 head of onion, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of hot pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds (to taste green onion or jusai, then feel free to add).