Best 4 Burmese Cucumber Salad Recipes
One of the most famous Burmese traditional dishes, Burmese cucumber salad (aka Kachin Thoke in Burmese), is the perfect balance of cool, sweet, sour, and salty flavors. Easy to make, this salad has the perfect amount of crunch and is an essential side dish to accompany mohinga, Burmese rice noodles, or grilled meats like a traditional Burmese pork belly dish. This refreshing salad is a delicious and versatile dish, with a variety of regional variations, and can be customized to your own taste preferences.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CRUNCHY BURMESE GINGER SALAD
Many Burmese dishes carry the scents and flavors of neighboring India and China. In this salad, the dried shrimp of Yunnan, the part of China that borders Myanmar, mingle with crisped shallots, tangy lime and crunchy roasted peanuts for wild contrast and crunch.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories weekday, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the shallot oil and salt. Toss together with your hands. Add oil and salt, mix again, and taste. Adjust the seasonings with lime juice, fish sauce, salt, and oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 487 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
This is a really delicious, light salad.
Provided by sandradxb
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.
- Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.
- Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 780.3 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
SICHUAN CUCUMBER SALAD
This salad is spicy, light, refreshing and packed full of flavor. Sliced cucumbers are tossed in a hot and spicy dressing. Serve as cold starter.
Provided by Chelsea
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 28m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add red chile peppers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool and transfer to a spice grinder; pulse until coarsely ground.
- Mix ground chile peppers, soy sauce, spring onion, sesame oil, hot chile oil, brown sugar, garlic, black vinegar, and sesame seeds together in a bowl to make dressing.
- Place cucumbers on a serving plate. Pour dressing on top and toss well. Let sit before serving, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 491.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
BURMESE CUCUMBER SALAD
The Burmese are a relaxed people and eat simple. This is a simple but very good and spicy salad. Enjoy! Adapted from a Burmese Food and Drink site.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix cucumber, sugar and vinegar in a bowl. Set aside.
- To toast sesame seeds, place in dry skillet over medium high heat and, stirring frequently, cook 2-3 minutes, or till seeds start to turn brown. Watch closely so they don't burn.
- Place toasted sesame seeds in food processor or mortar and pestle. Pulse to crush slightly, or if using mortar and pestle, crush slightly.
- Just before serving, mix with sesame seeds, green chiles, celery and garlic.
- Mix well and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumbers: For the best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers with thin skins. English or Persian cucumbers are ideal.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help them absorb the flavors of the dressing more easily.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the flavors: The dressing for this salad is versatile, so feel free to adjust the proportions of the ingredients to suit your taste.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served cold, so chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Burmese cucumber salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this Burmese cucumber salad a try.
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