Tonight is Thai food night. This is actually an American Thai recipe. Which means it didn't originate in Thailand. It became popular in American using Thai inspired ingredients. It is a refreshing salad to serve with any other thai dish.
Ingredients
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
optional: 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts for garnish
Combine vinegar, sugar, water and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk until sugar dissoles. Add cucumber, onion, mint, and cilantro. Toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 15 minutes. If you would like Garnish with peanuts and serve.
