Ajad (Authentic Thai Cucumber Salad)
Description
This Thai cucumber salad (ajad) with chiles and shallots is a popular accompaniment to many deep-fried and barbecued appetizers and some curries.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup white vinegar
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1/4 cup water
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4 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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6 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
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3 shallots, thinly sliced
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2 Thai bird's eye chiles, halved lengthwise
Directions
1
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 pickling liquid is pleasantly sweet, sour, and lightly salty.
2
Combine cucumbers, shallots, and chiles in a large bowl. Cover with pickling liquid. Refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors combine.