How to make spicy Cambodian cucumber salad

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, and the salt + water mix is more accessible.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with fewer allergens.

Slice cucumbers and carrots into thin strips.

Chop garlic and shallots finely.

Mix lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

Add sliced cucumbers and carrots to the dressing.

Sprinkle in chopped garlic, shallots, and red chili.

Toss everything together until well combined.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens