Cucumbers

Ingredients

  • 2 lb English cucumbers, peeled
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 Thai bird chile, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 large red onion, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup whole mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Directions

  1. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, remove all the seeds, and cut into thin slices.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers with the lime juice, sugar, salt, chiles, and onions, and marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the mint, cilantro, and peanuts, toss, and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve well chilled.

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Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers
  1. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, remove all the seeds, and cut into thin slices.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers with the lime juice, sugar, salt, chiles, and onions, and marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the mint, cilantro, and peanuts, toss, and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve well chilled.
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb English cucumbers, peeled
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 Thai bird chile, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 large red onion, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup whole mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Directions

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