Thai Cucumber Salad

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp sugar
• 2 bsp rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 bsp water
• 1 Thai bird chili, roughly chopped or pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 cups cucumbers, roughly peeled, gutted, and sliced (1 English or 3 Persian)
• 1/4 red onion, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the sugar, vinegar, salt, water, and if using – the red pepper flakes in a small sauce pan over high heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Let it come to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer for a minute. Remove from heat and let cool. Place the chili (if not using red pepper flakes), cucumber, onion, mint, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Pour the dressing over the contents of the bowl and toss to coat. Serves 4 as a side salad.