Ajad (Authentic Thai Cucumber Salad)

Ajad (Authentic Thai Cucumber Salad)

This traditional pickle serves as the perfect complement to numerous deep-fried, barbecued Thai appetizers, and certain curries. For optimal flavor, it's recommended to prepare it a few hours ahead of serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 6
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 6 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 Thai bird's eye chiles, halved lengthwise

Instructions
 

  • Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar and salt are dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning so the pickling liquid is pleasantly sweet, sour, and lightly salty.
  • Combine cucumbers, shallots, and chile peppers in a large bowl. Cover with pickling liquid. Refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
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