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Sweet And Sour Cucumber Salad
/ 490This dish is known as Asinan in Thailand cuisine.
Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 3 | large | Cucumbers | ||
| 1 | medium | Onion |
Onion
The Onion is a member of the Allium family of plants and is a close relative of garlic, scallions, leeks and chives.
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| 1 | whole | Thai Chili | ||
| 1/4 | cup | White Vinegar | ||
| 1/4 | cup | Vegetable Oil |
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil, pronounced 'VEJ-tuh-buhl oil', is a staple in many kitchens, made from the extraction or chemical treatment of seeds and other plant parts. It's a neutral-flavored oil used for cooking, frying, and
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.
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Above and beyond its basic uses, table |
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| 2 | teaspoons | Sugar |
Sugar
Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts.
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Garlic Powder |
Garlic Powder
Garlic powder is a popular seasoning made from dehydrated garlic cloves that are ground into a fine powder. This flexible spice offers a milder, less pungent taste compared to fresh garlic.
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This makes it |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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| 15 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 30 minutes |
Directions:
Marinade in the refrigerate overnight.
1. Peel and thinly slice the cucumbers.
2. Thinly slice the onion.
3. Seed and thinly slice the Thai chili.
4. Put the cucumber slices in a shallow bowl.
5. Arrange the onion slices on top and sprinkle with the chili slices.
6. For the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
7. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
8. Pour the dressing over the onions and cucumbers and refrigerate a few hours or overnight if possible to allow flavors to blend.
9. Serve cold.
Submitted by Anupong P. | June 7th, 2024 See all of Anupong P.'s Recipes.
Filed Under:
- Vegetarian
- Side Dish
- Vegetable
- Cucumber
- Mix
- Moderate
- Everyday
- Salad
- Made with 8 Ingredients
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| @Anupong P. | June 7th, 2024 |
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This dish is known as Asinan in Thailand cuisine. I gave it a 5 |