Ease of preparation rating: Easy
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
For the cucumbers:
- 1 cucumber
- Salt
For the dressing:
- 2 limes, juice
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) fish sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
For the salad:
- 1 cup (240 ml) bean sprouts
- 1 small red onion, julienned
Garnish:
- Cilantro
- Mint
- Peanuts, crushed
Method:
For the cucumber:
Slice cucumber into thirds, and peel into ribbons lengthwise. Place onto sheet pan, sprinkle with salt and let it sweat for five minutes.
For the dressing:
In a bowl combine lime juice, fish sauce, vegetable oil, chili flakes, sugar, and honey.
For the salad:
In a large bowl, mix cucumbers, red onion, and bean sprouts. Dress and toss.
To serve:
Garnish with cilantro, mint, and peanuts.