Thai Cucumber Salad
This attractive, sweet and spicy salad goes particularly well with any type of Thai satay, or grilled food.
Yield

5 cups

Time

10 minutes to assemble
30 minutes to marinate

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 English cucumber, unpeeled and sliced thinly 1/4 cup diced red onion Garnish: 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro and mint 3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. In small saucepan combine the sugar, vinegar, water, Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce and salt. Stirring, cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add cucumbers and onions to a size appropriate dish (one that will allow all the cucumber mixture to be covered with marinade). Pour vinegar mixture over vegetables and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Just before serving sprinkle with cilantro, mint and peanuts.

Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce

A unique blend of Thai chilies, garlic and vinegar. Just a dash lends wonderful flavor to soups, sauces ... even meatloaf!

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