Thai cucumber salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salad
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A handful of fresh mint leaves
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A few sprigs of fresh cilantro
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1 organic cucumber
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1 tablespoon of crushed roasted peanuts or sesame seeds
→ Dressing
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1 organic lime (half for the dressing, the other half sliced for garnish)
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1 teaspoon of peanut butter
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4 tablespoons of coconut milk
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1 clove of garlic, crushed
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2 tablespoons of fish sauce
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1 teaspoon of ground ginger or 2 cm of freshly grated ginger
# Instructions:
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Dry the cucumber after washing it, then slice it thin. Place the slices in a large bowl.
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Wash the herb leaves and pat them dry. Chop them finely, then toss them in with the cucumber slices.
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Add all the dressing items—half the lime juice, coconut milk, fish sauce, peanut butter, garlic, and ginger—into a small jar. Stir or shake it well to bring it all together.
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Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber slices. Garnish with the lime slices and sprinkle either crushed peanuts or sesame seeds on top. Toss everything before digging in!
# Notes:
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This crisp and zesty dish works great as a side or a starter.