SPICY THAI CUCUMBER SALAD

Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Mini Ravindran

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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2 lbs cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped shallots or 1/4 cup chopped purple onion
1 fresh hot chili pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, crushed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Place sliced cucumber on a platter.
Meanwhile combine vinegar, sugar, water and salt in a small saucepan and heat until sugar and salt are dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Place shallots and chili pepper in vinegar mixture and stir.
Pour mixture over cucumbers just before serving and sprinkle with peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Don't be concerned about the strong smell when heating the vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.8, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 704.9, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 29.9, Protein 5.3