Sometimes the tastiest dishes are the simplest ones. Crunchy cucumber and shallots flavoured with garlic, lime, and fish sauce. This is a great starter on its own or as a side dish with fish or seafood.
Ingredients:
For the dressing
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small red bird’s eye chili, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 mL) fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) fish sauce
- Pinch of granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the salad
- 1 medium cucumber, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices
- 3 shallots, cut into 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices
Method:
- For the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients in a medium bowl until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Add the cucumbers and shallots and mix to combine.