NICK NETHONGKOME'S THAI-STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD

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Nick Nethongkome's Thai-Style Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield About two cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 firm, fresh cucumbers, about 3/4 pound
1 tablespoon finely shredded, trimmed, seeded hot pepper, preferably red
1/4 cup sugar
Salt to taste, if desired
5 tablespoons white vinegar
5 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon shallots sliced as thin as possible
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and scrape them. Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Cut the cucumbers crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups. Put the slices into a mixing bowl and add the pepper.
  • Combine the sugar, salt, vinegar, water and shallots in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Pour the sauce over the cucumber mixture and stir. Sprinkle with coriander.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 155, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 958 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams

Yeachi YT
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect summer side dish.


noob
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love it!


Mohamed Asobhi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Mandy Day
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This is the best cucumber salad I've ever had. The dressing is perfect and the cucumbers are so crisp.


Guru Surjo
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.


Carlos Hendricks
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect summer side dish.


Kabita Pun
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love it!


Reshma Nankoo
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Rj Arafat
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This is the best cucumber salad I've ever had. The dressing is perfect and the cucumbers are so refreshing.


John Selby
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe is amazing. The dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers are so crisp.


Heshan Lahiru
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.


Sondos Ahmad
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Pawan Kawar
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


ETETA ETA
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ibraheem Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sfiso “Siah Icarus” Khalo
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This salad is amazing! The cucumbers are so crispy and the dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maheshwori Singh
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit at potlucks. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Crystol Shimko
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This cucumber salad was a refreshing and flavorful addition to my summer barbecue. The combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors was perfect, and the cucumbers were perfectly crisp. I'll definitely be making this again!