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.

Questions

How long does Ajad Cucumber Relish keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Ajad Cucumber Relish?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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