CUCUMBER SALAD

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Yield Makes 8 servings (as part of larger meal)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fine-quality dried shrimp such as BDMP or Sea Emperor brands (optional)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons nam pla (Asian fish sauce; preferably Thai)
2 seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; 1 1/2 lb total), halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
2 small shallots, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)

Steps:

Finely grind shrimp (if using) in a blender until very fluffy, about 1 minute.
Stir together lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then add cucumber and shallot, tossing to coat.
Serve salad sprinkled with dried shrimp.

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