Thai Cucumber Salad From New York Times Recipes

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Prep. In a medium bowl, whisk the sugar, salt, vinegar, and water together until the dry ingredients are dissolved.
• Chop the scallions on an angle starting from the white bulb up the stem about two inches into the green stems. Squish them a bit to separate them into rings. Add to the bowl.
• Cut the jalapeño in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds. If you don't want it too hot, cut out the white ribs. Like heat? Leave the ribs in there. Thinly slice the jalapeño and add to the bowl.
• Peel the cucumbers and run the tines of a fork lightly along the exterior flesh so that it makes scratches in the surface. Scoring the cucumber like this is not necessary, it just makes it look cool. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Cut the cucumber into 1/8-inch slices. Add to the bowl. Add the basil. If you are using cilantro, add it now.
• Marinate. Stir everything, coating the ingredients with the dressing, then cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Serve. Serve chilled. If you plan to use chopped peanuts as a topping, add them at the last minute so they don't get soggy.

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Bring vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture has consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool completely.
• Add cucumber, onion, and chile; toss to combine. Let stand until cucumbers absorb liquid, 5 minutes, then toss again. Salad can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 week. Top with peanuts and herbs just before serving.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH ROASTED PEANUTS AND CHILE

Steps:

• Toss cucumbers with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a colander. Set aside to drain.
• Chop peanuts, cilantro and red-pepper flakes together until very fine. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Add up to 1 tablespoon water, if needed to thin mixture. Transfer salted cucumbers to the bowl with dressing and toss to coat.
• To serve, place half the cucumber salad on the plate, sprinkle with half the peanut mixture. Repeat with the remaining cucumber salad and peanut mixture. Drizzle with chile oil, if using, and serve immediately.

TOMATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND GINGER

Steps:

• Create stripes on the exterior of the cucumbers by running the tines of a fork along the length of the skin. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to a colander and toss with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, fish sauce, coconut oil, chile, garlic and the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.
• Just before serving, add the tomatoes, basil, cilantro, red onion, ginger, cucumbers and half the nuts to the dressing; toss to coat. Transfer to a bowl or platter, top with remaining nuts and serve immediately.

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD (FROM NEW YORK TIMES)

Steps:

• 1. Peel and thinly slice the cucumbers. There should be about 5 cups. 2. Blend the vinegar, sugar, water, salt and pepper in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour the liquid over the cucumbers. Add hot pepper. Let stand until cool. Chill. 3. Sprinkle with coriander leaves.