A-JAAD - THAI CUCUMBER COOL DOWN

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A nice pickled cucumber dish to cool you down while eating a spicy meal. Is cooling even though it has some chili in it. You can adjust the amount of chili, or omit it all together, to your liking. From Sheila Lukin's All Around the World Cookbook.

Provided by alvinakatz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon minced seeded fresh red chile
1 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumber, halved before slicing
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
8 cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar,sugar, and salt in a small pan. Cook, swirling occasionally, on low until sugar disolves, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn off heat, add chili, and let cool.
  • Place cucmbers and shallots in a bowl.
  • Add vinegar mixture and stir.
  • Just before serving add the chopped cilantro & stir.
  • Garnish with whole cilantro leaves.

Akhtar shah Kakar
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I loved this recipe. The dressing is amazing and really brings out the flavor of the cucumbers.


Personal Empowerment & Development
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Kiersten
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I love the combination of the cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro in this recipe. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Mercy Ricky
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This is my new favorite cucumber salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Akatukunda Matia
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The cucumbers are always crisp and flavorful, and the dressing is addictive.


Bryant Walden
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the cucumbers are always a hit.


Moses Medina
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The cucumbers are always crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


bishop michael joseph
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. The cucumbers are always crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Carmen Brown
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were perfect. The cucumbers were crisp and flavorful, and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanna Conry
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This is my new favorite summer salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro.


Samith Kumara
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cucumbers are always crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is addictive.


Whitney Truesdale
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! The cucumbers were so refreshing and flavorful, and the dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.