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Flavorful Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe Easy Homemade with Peanuts

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A refreshing and bold Thai cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumbers, fiery bird’s eye chilies, tangy lime, and crunchy roasted peanuts. Perfect for quick meals or as a zesty side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2–3 fresh Thai bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the English cucumbers into half-moons or rounds about 1/8 inch thick. Thinly slice the red onion as well.
  2. Place the sliced cucumbers and onions in a colander or bowl, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, and toss gently. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess water.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, and chopped chilies. Stir or shake vigorously until sugar dissolves. Add toasted sesame oil if using. Set aside.
  4. Rinse the salted cucumbers and onions under cold water to remove excess salt. Pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, onions, chopped cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use gloves when chopping bird’s eye chilies to avoid irritation. Salt cucumbers to remove excess water and keep salad crisp. Toast raw peanuts in a dry skillet for enhanced flavor. Add peanuts just before serving to maintain crunch. Adjust chili quantity to control heat. Fresh lime juice is preferred over bottled. Can prepare a few hours ahead and keep chilled.

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