Thailand / Appetizers

Quick cucumber relish

Name: Quick cucumber relish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 200 g cucumber, diced; 0.5 small shallot, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp water; 2 tbsp sugar; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.5 mild red chili, sliced, optional

A sweet-tangy cucumber accompaniment inspired by Thai ajad.

Prep10 min

Cook5 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Warm vinegar, water, sugar and salt until the sugar dissolves.
Allow the dressing to cool completely.
Combine cucumber, shallot and optional chili in a bowl.
Add dressing just before serving so the cucumber stays crisp.

A little kitchen note

Serve as a small side rather than a main salad. Reduce chili according to taste.

Allergen notes

Check vinegar and other package labels. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 38 kcal
Protein: 0.5 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Fat: 0.1 g
Fibre: 0.4 g
Total sugar: 7.7 g
Sodium: 149 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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