Thai Marinated Cucumber Salad

Serves:

6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cucumbers
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 4 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 red jalapeno chili or other fresh hot red chili, seeded and julienned
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Peel the cucumbers, halve lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds.  Cut crosswise into half-moons ¼ inch thick.  Place in a colander, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt, and toss together.  Set aside to drain for 1 hour.  Pat the cucumbers dry.  In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and the vinegar.  Heat until the sugar and salt dissolve, about 2 minutes.  Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.  To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, stir together the salted cucumbers, shallots, and Chile.  Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and toss well.  Garnish with the cilantro leaves.  Marinate the cucumbers for at least 1 hour before serving.

Source:

William-Sonoma: Asian Cookbook, Farina Kingsley, 2003

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