Cambodian Cucumber Salad Food

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the first 7 ingredients (lime juice through jalapeno) in a large bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Trim the ends from the cucumber.
• Split lengthwise in half.
• Slice very thinly.
• Toss into the dressing.
• Halve the red pepper vertically, core and remove seeds and white membranes.
• Slice the pepper, horizontally, into very thin strips.
• Add to the dressing and toss.
• Peel the carrot and trim off ends.
• Slice diagonally into very thin slices.
• Add to the rest of the salad.
• Peel the onion and cut in half horizontally.
• Then slice vertically into very thin strips.
• Add these to the bowl and toss everything together until well mixed.
• Set aside for at least one hour, stirring occasionally (this can be marinated for up to 8 hours, but refrigerate if marinating for longer than 2 hours).
• Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle cilantro (if used) and peanuts over top.

KHMER PICKLED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place first 8 ingredients in a large nonreactive bowl. Place vinegar, sugar and salt in a 2-cup or larger glass measure; microwave until warm, 2-3 minutes. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir into vegetables. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving., To serve, sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with a slotted spoon.

PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients, except the cucumbers, to a small pot and bring to a boil over low heat. Turn off the heat, add the cucumbers and let sit for 1 hour. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• Reserve 1 cup for Online Round 2 Recipe: Mediterranean Pita Pockets.

HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place thinly sliced cucumbers in deep glass bowl.
• Sprinkle salt on top then work through cucumbers.
• Cover bowl with plate and let sit for at least 1/2 hr.
• Uncover bowl and squeeze as much water as possible from cucumbers using your hands.
• Add thinly sliced onions, pepper, dill weed.
• mix well.
• Add sour cream mixing well.
• The dressing should appear to be slightly foaming.
• Recover and place in refrigerator until chilled.

SWEDISH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice cucumbers and optional onions.
• Combine remaining ingredients, Pour over cucumber slices and toss lightly. Refrigerate covered. Best after 24 hours.

CAMBODIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers lengthwise. Sprinkle salt on cut sides, then place cut-side down on paper towels to drain. After 30 minutes, pat dry.
• Slice cucumbers into 1/2 inch pieces. Place in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle on cucumbers and toss to coat. Let sit for 1 hour before serving.