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Valentine just came into my bedroom, twirled a few times, and then whispered, “Edison has a very sharp knife!”
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I raced to the kitchen to find our 14-month-old on top of the table. I guess I’ll add climbing to his list of accomplishments?? As well as knife-wielding. And they say kids these days are useless. Look at all these skills! He didn’t even bleed! I’m so proud. Gah.
thai cucumber salad on a plate with chicken satay, peanut sauce and red chile
I just don’t understand why Valentine had to whisper the news to me. Did she think she was going to get into trouble? It’s got to be so hard being a kid sometimes, getting shushed all the time.
I remember one time years ago, I was on the phone, and my young nephew Eli started yelling at me. I told him to pipe down, and then he whispered, “Truman is in the fireplace.” And I turned to see Truman, 16 months, completely blackened with soot. “Well why didn’t you tell me sooner?!” These poor children. Adults don’t make sense. (Truman made it out alive.)
thai cucumber relish with cilantro and vinegar in a white bowl
Well kids with knives aside, today I’m sharing your new favorite relish: a simple Thai cucumber salad recipe!
What is Thai Cucumber Salad?
Sometimes called Ajat, Ajad, or Achat, this simple Thai Cucumber Salad is a quick and easy relish, often served with Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce. (click for the recipe!) Put it all together and you have the the most epic Thai meal!
thai cucumber salad recipe with simple syrup in a white bowl
The salad is so easy: chop up cucumbers, shallots, chili peppers, and cilantro and put them in a serving bowl. Drizzle with a simple vinegar syrup and serve immediately. That’s IT. Takes 10 minutes, minus the time it takes your syrup to cool.
It’s absolutely addictive, not just with chicken satay, but with all kind of things! The For the vinegar syrup
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 & 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the salad
1 English cucumber, sliced
1 to 2 shallots, sliced thin
1 to 2 chili peppers*, sliced thin
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (or to taste)
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Notes: This easy Thai Cucumber Salad recipe is light and refreshing! It is the perfect relish to go alongside Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce. Quickly pickled cucumbers, shallots, peppers, and cilantro come together to make the perfect summer side dish for anything coming off the grill, whether it be Thai food or your regular grill menu!
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