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.