Cucumber Salad

Recipe origin: Thailand

Ingredients

• 1 long cucumber
• ½ small red onion
• ⅓ medium red pepper
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• Vinegar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Fresh coriander leaves

Procedure

1. Wash and dry the cucumber, and peel it if desired.
2. Cut in half lengthwise and then into quarters.
3. Slice the quarters into ¼-inch pieces and arrange on a plate.
4. Slice the red pepper and onion into thin strips. Scatter them over the cucumber.
5. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, and salt.
6. Pour dressing over the vegetables and top with the coriander leaves.

Serves 4 to 6.

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