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    Home » Side Dishes

    Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe

    Published: Aug 22, 2009 · Modified: Sep 11, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 23 Comments

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    Thai Cucumber Salad

    As I mentioned in my previous post, I am in Vancouver for my 20th high school reunion. We are staying with my dear friend, J., and her family. J. and I have been friends since we were nine, which means there aren't a lot of things that we don't know about each other. We shared many firsts together - first crushes, first dances, first drags on a cigarette ("Look, look - am I inhaling?"), first heartbreaks... Our friendship is 29 years old and counting, and I consider her my sister. Besides my family, there is no one else that can make me cry at a drop of a hat during sorrowful times or feel elated during joyful ones. In short, she's pretty amazing!

    Over the years, one of the interests we shared is cooking and consuming good food. While living in Australia for a period, J had the opportunity to take some cooking classes. This recipe came from her Thai cooking class. It has become a family favorite and I am so glad to finally be in possession of this recipe and to be able to pass it on to you.

    Peel 1-inch strips, alternating with unpeeled strips, on an English/European cucumber. This is purely for aesthetic purposes. Doesn't it look purty?


    Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and then in ¼-inch slices, on the diagonal. 


    Place the cucumber slices in a serving dish, along with half-moon slice from half of a red onion.


    In a small bowl, pour 1 ½ tablespoon fish sauce. Fish sauce can be found in Asian markets and most well-stocked supermarkets. I know it's a little stinky but, trust me, it will all work out in the end.


    Add 1 ½ tablespoon rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar.


    Stir well, until the sugar is dissolved. Typically, my friend would add one minced red chili to the dressing. Since we didn't have a red chili, we added ½ teaspoon of dried red chile flakes. You still get the heat, but not the beautiful color of the fresh chili.


    Just before serving, toss the cucumber and onion mixture with the dressing.


    Top the salad with ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro and 3 tablespoon crushed peanuts. Toss well and serve.

    Other cucumber recipes:
    Kalyn's Kitchen Spicy Shrimp & Cucumber Salad
    Simply Recipes' Cucumber Salad with Mint & Feta
    Fat Free Vegan's Korean-Style Cucumber & Edamame Salad
    Thai Cucumber Salad
    1 English/European cucumber
    ½ small red onion, cut into half-moon slices
    1 ½ tablespoon fish sauce
    1 ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 red chili, minced or ½ teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
    ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    3 tablespoon crushed peanuts
    Peel 1-inch strips, alternating with unpeeled strips, on an English/European cucumber. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and then in ¼-inch slices, on the diagonal. Place the cucumber slices in a serving dish, along with half-moon slice from half of a red onion.
    In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved. Add the red chili or dried chile flakes. Just before serving, toss the cucumber and onion mixture with the dressing. Top the salad with the chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts. Toss well and serve.
    Serves 4.
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      1. Cookin' Canuck

        September 08, 2009 at 3:44 pm

        Fair enough, Luke. Fish sauce is definitely an acquired taste. Start off with less - you can always add more later if you wish.

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      2. Luke

        September 08, 2009 at 3:07 pm

        tasted a bit fishy for me....
        next time I'll add way less fish sauce

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      3. Joelen

        September 01, 2009 at 5:41 pm

        So refreshing! What a great salad for the summer!

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