3mediumPersian cucumberssliced thinly, or other seedless cucumbers, will have about 3 cups
1/2cupcolorful carrotsyellow, and or orange; peeled thinly sliced
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
2tablespoonsfresh lime juice
2tablespoonsrice vinegar
2tablespoonspure cane sugarcan use Thai palm sugar
1/4teaspoondried Thai chilies flakes more if you like spicier ( can use Sichuan Chili Flakes)
2teaspoonsfresh gingerpeeled; finely grated
2teaspoonsfresh garlicpeeled; finely grated
2teaspoonsroasted peanut oilcan use neutral oil or sesame oil
Garnishes:
3tablespoonsroasted peanuts
1/4 cupfresh mung bean sprouts(optional but love!)
Instructions
Add sliced cucumbers and carrots to a colander. Add kosher salt and toss to coat. Add to sink and weight - a filled tea kettle works great. Weight for 20 minutes.
In the meantime, make the marinade.Add the next 7 ingredients, lime juice through peanut oil in an I cup glass bowl or pyrex glass measuring cup. Add to microwave and set for one minute. Stir to dissolve sugar.
Use 2 large paper towels and add the cucumbers and carrots on top - wring dry. Add to a bowl to fit.Add the warm marinade on top, mix well and refrigerate until cold.
To serve, drain from marinade TASTE- add more chilies if you like spicier; top with roasted peanuts and bean sprouts.Optional in marinade: 1 teaspoon Thai fish sauce.(Calories will be less - the cucumbers are taken from the marinade.)
Notes
Store salad in an airtight glass container in the refrigerate. To serve: take cucumber out of the marinade and enjoy.This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
COURSE: side salad
CUISINE: American
KEYWORDS: cucumber salad, Thai cucumber salad
Nutrition Facts
Karen's Thai Cucumber Salad with Roasted Peanuts
Amount per Serving
Calories
71
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Sodium
224
mg
10
%
Potassium
137
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1869
IU
37
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
17
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.