It's hot to be cool thai-inspired cucumber salad
Try this refreshing Thai-inspired cucumber salad for a burst of flavors. Cool cucumbers, tangy dressing, and aromatic herbs make this dish a culinary delight. Unleash your taste buds today!
Ingredients:
- 1 large, cold cucumber, washed, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick slices
- Coarse salt
- 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
- Thai hot chile oil, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup silken tofu
- 1/2 cup rich, creamy cold coconut milk
- 4 teaspoons minced lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint
- one 2-inch long Serrano pepper, coarsely chopped
- 6 large mint leaves, finely julienned
Instructions:
- Place the sliced cucumber in a colander over a bowl, sprinkle with a generous amount of salt, and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes or until you finish preparing the remaining ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine peanuts and drizzle them with the hot chili oil. Mix thoroughly to ensure the nuts are evenly coated, then season with some quality sea salt. Mix again and set aside. Tip: For extra spiciness, consider sprinkling the nuts with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Combine tofu, coconut milk, lemongrass, lime juice, salt, sugar, chopped mint, and Serrano pepper in a food processor. Blend all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Transfer the cucumbers onto paper towels or a clean dish towel, patting them dry to remove excess moisture. Place them in a bowl.
- For a single cucumber or two servings, mix in 1/4 cup of the prepared dressing, then add the finely julienned mint leaves and 1/4 cup of the spicy peanuts. Mix again. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Consider enhancing the dish by adding some unsweetened shredded coconut and using finely shredded carrot as a topping for each serving.
Summary:
- Calories: 1227 kcal
- Fat: 102 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Carbs: 49 g
- Potassium: 2107 mg
- Magnesium: 401 mg