Thai Cucumber Salad
10 minutes to assemble
30 minutes to marinate
30 minutes to marinate
5 cups
10 minutes to assemble
30 minutes to marinate
30 minutes to marinate
5 cups
This sweet and spicy salad is a great side.
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
- In small saucepan combine the sugar, vinegar, water, Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce and salt. Stirring, cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- 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.
- Just before serving sprinkle with cilantro, mint and peanuts.