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Thai Cucumber Nam Jim Side
15 min total15 prep0 cook4 servings60 cal
VegetarianVeganClassic
Thai cucumber salad with chili, lime, and nam jim dressing — crisp, spicy, and refreshing. A classic side that cools the palate alongside rich curries.
Ingredients
produce
- 3cucumber
- 3shallots
- 2fresh red chilies
- 2lime
- 2 tbspfresh cilantro
pantry
- 2 tbspfish sauce
- 1 tbsppalm sugar
- 0.5 tspsalt
Steps
- Slice cucumbers thinly; salt lightly and drain 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice shallots and chilies.
- Juice limes and whisk with fish sauce and palm sugar.
- Toss cucumbers with shallots, chilies, and dressing.
- Rest 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Fold in cilantro.
- Taste and adjust lime, sugar, or fish sauce.
- Serve chilled as a side salad.
Tips
- Salt cucumbers briefly to draw out water for crunchier salad.
- Pound chilies lightly in mortar for brighter flavor release.
- Serve within 30 minutes so vegetables stay crisp.
- Adjust lime and chili to balance sweet, sour, and heat.
