NICK NETHONGKOME'S THAI-STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD

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Nick Nethongkome's Thai-Style Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield About two cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 firm, fresh cucumbers, about 3/4 pound
1 tablespoon finely shredded, trimmed, seeded hot pepper, preferably red
1/4 cup sugar
Salt to taste, if desired
5 tablespoons white vinegar
5 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon shallots sliced as thin as possible
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and scrape them. Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Cut the cucumbers crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups. Put the slices into a mixing bowl and add the pepper.
  • Combine the sugar, salt, vinegar, water and shallots in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Pour the sauce over the cucumber mixture and stir. Sprinkle with coriander.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 155, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 958 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams

Usma Usma
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so refreshing. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Christopher Ellis
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The cucumbers are nice and crispy, and the dressing is tangy and addictive. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Shamus Sullivan
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. The cucumbers are nice and crispy, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abdulkarim Katongole
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This is a great salad for a hot summer day. The cucumbers are nice and crispy, and the dressing is tangy and refreshing. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy.


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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The cucumbers are nice and crispy, and the dressing is tangy and addictive. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Collins mugan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The salad is delicious and refreshing. I love the crunchy cucumbers and the tangy dressing.


Haji Haseeb
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so refreshing. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Amos Ngwira
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. The cucumbers are nice and crispy, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Official Akanni
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The cucumbers are nice and crispy, and the dressing is tangy and addictive. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Adnan Gill
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This is a delicious and refreshing salad. The cucumbers are nice and crispy, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sami Hidare
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The cucumbers are nice and crispy, and the dressing is tangy and addictive. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


My Jobayer
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. It's the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.


Foreman Jason
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The salad is delicious and refreshing. I love the crunchy cucumbers and the tangy dressing.


Camyouse
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The salad is delicious and so refreshing. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ian Ssebugwawo
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This is a great recipe! The salad is delicious and very easy to make. I love the crunchy cucumbers and the tangy dressing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Norul hoda
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so refreshing. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


oses paul
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This is the best cucumber salad I've ever had! It's so easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the crunch of the cucumbers and the tangy dressing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Aausha Shrestha
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Wow, this salad is incredibly refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. The cucumbers are nice and crispy, and the dressing is tangy and addictive. Definitely going to make this again!


Yasin Uddin
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This Thai-style cucumber salad is an absolute delight! The flavors are perfectly balanced, with a refreshing crunch from the cucumbers, a tangy kick from the lime juice, and a subtle sweetness from the palm sugar. I highly recommend trying this recip