This one is great as a side dish for Asian food lovers.
You will have most things on hand if you do cook Asian styles ,,including the basics which give the dressing it's tangy sweet ,sour and spicy balance. Serves 4.
Ingredients ~
2 - 3 lebanese cucumbers. ( semi peeled down the sides ,, then sliced into rounds )
1tsp salt over these and let them sit 5mins .This adds to the texture of the salad. Rinse well and drain .
Dressing ~
1 + 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar or regular vinegar
1Tbsp honey ( or sugar)
1 - 2 tsp chilli oil ./ crispy chilli ( in jars from the chinese supermarkets) / or use fresh chilli.
1 tsp sesame oil
1Tbsp light soy sc
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger .
Whisk together lightly .
Crispy Topping ~
Chopped peanuts ,toasted sesame seeds , fried shallots ( asian supermarket)
Herbs- picked and chopped mint ,coriander and sliced spring onion.
- Method -
Toast sesame seeds and peanuts if required . Mix in a bowl along with the pkt shallots .( You can use this mix for a fried rice dish or another salad if you keep it airtight! )
Next -
Put the cucumbers into a bowl with the dressing and herbs,toss gently .
Then transfer to your serving dish and top with crispy sesame mix.
Great with Vietnamese fried chicken , Thai beef or lemongrass seafood .. And even marinated grilled Tofu !