Wednesday Food Blogging: Thai Cucumber Salad

I love Asian food, especially Thai, but the question always arises, what to serve alongside the typical stir-fry or curry?

This cucumber salad can be made ahead and left to cool its heels in the refrigerator while the rest of the meal is prepared. While normally I'm not much of a fan of salads, this one has just the right combination of texture and bite. But be careful mincing the chiles, especially if you wear contacts. Wear gloves, or find someone else who doesn't have to perform delicate surgery to do it for you.

Thai Cucumber Salad

2 medium cucumbers, peeled and seeded
1 small red onion, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup coriander (cilantro), minced
1 small Thai red chile (or serrano), seeded and minced (optional)
salt, to taste

Chop the cucumbers into aproximately 1/2-inch pieces. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a bowl and salt to taste. Let marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.

Comments

[Roxanne]

Again with the yummy food. When can I move in?

[Auntie Pam]

I've had it and it rocks!! How about the lettuce wraps... lot's more chopping involved but oh-my-god.
they are the best thing I've ever tasted.

[KathyF]

Hey there, my coolest aunt! Lettuce wraps--you're right; Some serious yumm! They will make an appearance; soon!

And Rox, you can move in anytime. I offer a special asylum package to displaced American liberals.

[Auntie Pam]

I have news from home at your regular e-mail...

Go there now.

[Nancy]

OMG, Kathy, that recipe sounds just like the stuff I adore at Siam Cafe. You've had it there I bet. Can't wait to try your version... but can't right now.. I'm attending real estate school for a few weeks.. it's intense! Wish me luck!
Thanks for another great recipe idea!
Later!

[maurinsky]

That sounds (and looks) terrific.

[me]

Your cucumber salad is famous! Go see the first installment of Jerrytime at www.itsjerrytime.com for its cameo appearance.