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THAI CUCUMBER
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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 md Cucumber -- firm; peeled
1 tb Vinegar, white
2 tb Sugar
1 t Salt
1/4 ts White pepper
1/2 sm Onion
1 Red chile pepper
-GARNISH
1/2 c Peanuts, dry roasted
~ÿ-ÿ-ÿ-ÿ------- Julienne the cucumber on mandolin *
In a deep bowl stir the vinegar, sugar, salt and white pepper until well
blended.
Peel onion, slice into lengthwise paper thin slices. Same with seeded red
chile pepper.
Add the remaining ingredients, except the peanuts, and toss with the
marinade.
Serve at once or cover and chill NO LONGER than 2 hours.
Top with the peanuts (whole or chopped) just before serving. Makes 1 cup
* Personal Note - liked sliced cucumber much better.
~ÿ-ÿ-ÿ-ÿ------- Variations to try: thin slice onion and cucumber
instead of julienne and increase vinegar to 2 tbls.
If regular salted peanuts are used, omit salt in marinate.
Adapted from "The Frugal Gourmet on our Immigrant Ancestors" by Jeff Smith.
ÿ Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ÿ Converted by MMCONV
vers. 1.50
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