Thai Cucumber And Peanut Salad Relish Recipe

This vibrant Thai Cucumber & Peanut Salad Relish is a refreshing explosion of flavor! Perfect as a side dish or a delicious topping for corn fritters (as one family's favorite dinner attests!), this recipe boasts a delightful balance of sweet, sour, salty, and crunchy. While the cucumber draining step takes a bit of time, it's well worth it for the incredible texture and taste. Get ready to impress your tastebuds!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 231.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Cucumber And Peanut Salad Relish

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How to Make Thai Cucumber And Peanut Salad Relish

  1. Shred or finely chop 2 large cucumbers.
  2. Place shredded cucumbers in a sieve and let drain for 30 minutes.
  3. Thoroughly squeeze the drained cucumbers to remove excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Sauté 1/2 cup chopped red onion and 1/2 cup roasted peanuts in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons palm sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  6. Add the drained cucumbers and the sautéed onion and peanut mixture to the bowl with the dressing.
  7. Gently toss to combine all ingredients.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra fish sauce or palm sugar as desired.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

12g

Carbs

6g

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