Tam Ra Ahan Thai (Thai Recipes) ตำราอาหารไทย

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Nam Chim Taeng-gwa (Cucumber and Chili Relish) น้ำจิ้มแตงกวา

Recipe from: Jun
Servings: about 13/4 cup

This is a sauce for sate, Sate Kai (Chicken Satay), Sate Mu (Pork Satay), or Sate Nuea (Beef Satay).

¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup white vinegar
¼ cup boiling water
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground chili paste
½ pound cucumber
2 tablespoons ground unsalted peanuts, a little larger than grains of sand
cilantro sprigs, to taste

Combine the first 4 ingredients and stir until the sugar's dissolved. Let cool to room temperature. Peel the cucumber and slice it crosswise into ⅛ inch slices. Rough chop the cilantro. Combine all, and use within 2 hours.