Ajad Cucumber Relish

Name: Ajad Cucumber Relish
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 cup English cucumber, halved, thinly sliced; 2 small shallots, thinly sliced; 1 medium fresh red chili (or serrano), thinly sliced; 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar); 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp water; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves

A bright, tangy Thai cucumber relish of thinly sliced cucumber, shallots, and chili in a sweet rice-vinegar brine. Served alongside fried dishes like fish cakes and satay to balance rich flavors.

10 minEasyServes 460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup English cucumber, halved, thinly sliced
2 small shallots, thinly sliced
1 medium fresh red chili (or serrano), thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar), 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp water, and 1/4 tsp salt until the sugar fully dissolves.
2

Add 1 cup halved, thinly sliced English cucumber, 2 small thinly sliced shallots, and 1 medium thinly sliced fresh red chili (or serrano) to the brine and toss to coat.
3

Let the relish sit for at least 5 minutes so the vegetables soften slightly and absorb the brine. Top with 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves just before serving.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for rice vinegar in Ajad Cucumber Relish?

The entry for Ajad Cucumber Relish calls for 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar). In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

How hot is Ajad Cucumber Relish?

Moderately. The heat in Ajad Cucumber Relish comes from 1 medium fresh red chili (or serrano), thinly sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Ajad Cucumber Relish low-carb?

A serving of Ajad Cucumber Relish carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How many carbs are in Ajad Cucumber Relish?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 12 g of carbohydrate in about 60 calories, with 1 g protein and 1 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 240 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Ajad Cucumber Relish keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Ajad Cucumber Relish within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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