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A Jaad Thai Cucumber Cool Down Recipe

Beat the heat with this refreshing Thai cucumber salad! A delightful pickled cucumber dish designed to cool your palate after a spicy meal. This recipe features a subtle chili kick (easily adjustable or omitted entirely) for a vibrant and flavorful experience. Inspired by Sheila Lukin's "All Around the World Cookbook."

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 43 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for A Jaad Thai Cucumber Cool Down

  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 Thai chilies, finely sliced
  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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How to Make A Jaad Thai Cucumber Cool Down

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. Cook over low heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Add 1-2 Thai chilies, finely sliced (or omit for a milder version), and let cool completely.
  4. While the vinegar mixture cools, thinly slice 2 medium cucumbers and 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and shallots.
  6. Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and shallots; stir gently to combine.
  7. Just before serving, add 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and stir. Garnish with a few whole cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

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