Sweet And Sour Cucumber Salad

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
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. Onions are considered root vegetables because they grow below the surface of Read more...
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 Read more...
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. Above and beyond its basic uses, table Read more...
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. There are different types of sugar, Read more...
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. This makes it Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
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.

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@Anupong P. \| June 7th, 2024
This dish is known as Asinan in Thailand cuisine. I gave it a 5

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