Thai-Inspired Sunomono with Jalapeno, Cilantro, and Basil
Description
Cucumbers and jalapenos are mixed with rice vinegar, lemongrass, fresh cilantro, and basil in this Thai-inspired quick pickle, or sunomono.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup rice vinegar, or more to taste
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, or to taste
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1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, or to taste
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1 tablespoon minced lemongrass, or to taste
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2 teaspoons soy sauce, or to taste
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2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
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1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced, or to taste
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1/2 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, or to taste
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2 sprigs fresh basil, coarsely chopped, or to taste
Directions
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Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, lemongrass, and soy sauce together in a large bowl. Stir in cucumbers, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and basil.