Thai cucumber salsa

Discover the refreshing flavors of Thai cuisine with this vibrant cucumber salsa recipe. Featuring a zesty blend of fish sauce, lime, brown sugar, fresh cucumbers, scallions, red hot chili peppers, and spearmint, this dish is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Ideal as a side or a topping, it’s a delicious way to add a kick to your meal.

  • 14 Apr 2025
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 20 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 8 Ingredients

Thai cucumber salsa

Thai cucumber salsa is a fresh and vibrant dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the bold flavors of fish sauce, lime, and chili peppers. It's a perfect side dish or topping for grilled meats and fish, adding a refreshing and spicy kick to your meal. Easy to prepare, this salsa can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for maximum flavor infusion.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp fish sauce
30g
2 tbsp brown sugar
30g
1 lime
70g
1 tbsp salsa sauce
16g
2 cucumbers
500g
1 cup scallions
50g
2 red hot chili peppers
80g
1/3 cup parsley
30g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and salsa sauce.
- Stir the mixture until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
- Wash and dice the cucumbers into small cubes. If desired, you can peel the cucumbers before dicing them.
- Thinly slice the scallions.
- Finely chop the red hot chili peppers. Be sure to wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly afterward to avoid irritation.
- Chop the spearmint leaves.
3. Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, sliced scallions, chopped chili peppers, and chopped spearmint.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture.
4. Mix and Serve:
- Gently toss all ingredients together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more fish sauce or lime juice as desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional spearmint leaves if desired.
5. Chill and Serve:
- Allow the salsa to chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve cold as an accompaniment to grilled meats, seafood, or as a refreshing salad.

Tips:

- Choose firm, fresh cucumbers for the best texture in your salsa.

- Adjust the amount of chili peppers to suit your preferred spice level.

- Allow the salsa to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor, and don't skip the zest for added citrusy notes.

- Add the spearmint just before serving to keep its flavor and texture vibrant.

This Thai cucumber salsa is not only easy to make but also offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The combination of crisp cucumbers, spicy chili peppers, and tangy lime creates a unique and refreshing dish that complements a variety of main courses. Enjoy this salsa as a vibrant topping for your favorite dishes or on its own as a zesty side.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size200 grams
Energy
Calories 70kcal3%
Protein
Protein 1.86g1%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 18g5%
Fiber 1.72g5%
Sugar 12g12%
Fat
Fat 0.27g0%
Saturated 0.06g0%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 18ug2%
Choline 13mg2%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg5%
Vitamin B3 0.64mg4%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg13%
Vitamin B9 22ug5%
Vitamin B12 0.04ug2%
Vitamin C 40mg43%
Vitamin E 0.26mg2%
Vitamin K 24ug20%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 40mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.10mg11%
Iron, Fe 0.82mg7%
Magnesium, Mg 36mg9%
Phosphorus, P 50mg4%
Potassium, K 360mg11%
Selenium, Se 1.35ug2%
Sodium, Na 620mg41%
Zinc, Zn 0.37mg3%
Water
Water 170g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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