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Thai cucumber relish recipe (ajat dtaeng gwa) – The Perfect Accompaniment to Geng Gari Gai. Cucumber recipes. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.
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Ajat Dtaeng Gwa Thai Cucumber Relish Recipe

This piquant ajat dtaeng gwa (Thai cucumber relish) recipe is the perfect accompaniment to a Thai curry.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Relish
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Terence Carter

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 3 tbsp white sugar
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 small cucumber quartered lengthways and sliced
  • 4 red shallots finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp julienned ginger
  • 1 long red chilli julienned
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Combine vinegar, sugar, water and salt in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
  • Remove from heat when sugar is dissolved and cool down to room temperature.
  • When ready to serve, add the rest of the ingredients. It should taste both sour and sweet.