Thai Marinated Cucumber Salad
2 lbs cucumber (one large or two small)
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
½ cup rice vinegar
1 small white onion, very thinly sliced
1 red jalapeno chili pepper, very thinly sliced, seeds and ribs removed
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1
Peel the cucumbers, halve lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds.
2
Cut crosswise into half moons ¼ inch thick. Place in a bowl along with the onion, salt, sugar and jalapeno.
3
Add the vinegar and cilantro, toss, cover and refrigerate for about an hour.
4
Drain the liquid off leaving very little remaining and enjoy for up to two weeks!
5
You can add some fresh diced tomatoes or shredded cabbage to this recipe as well. Fresh chopped dill and some chili pepper flakes is a variation to the cilantro and jalapeno. Delicious!
Ingredients
2 lbs cucumber (one large or two small)
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
½ cup rice vinegar
1 small white onion, very thinly sliced
1 red jalapeno chili pepper, very thinly sliced, seeds and ribs removed
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro