Ajad (Authentic Thai Cucumber Salad)
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Ajad (Authentic Thai Cucumber Salad)

1. White vinegar - ½ cup
2. Water - ¼ cup
3. White sugar, or more to taste - 4 tablespoons
4. Salt - 1 ½ teaspoons
5. Cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced - 6
6. Shallots, thinly sliced - 3
7. Thai bird's eye chiles, halved lengthwise - 2

How to cook deliciously - Ajad (Authentic Thai Cucumber Salad)

1. Stage

Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar and salt are dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning so the pickling liquid is pleasantly sweet, sour, and lightly salty.

2. Stage

Combine cucumbers, shallots, and chile peppers in a large bowl. Cover with pickling liquid. Refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors combine.