SPICY THAI CUCUMBER SALAD

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Make and share this Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mini Ravindran

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

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