Ajad

Ingredients

• •1 large cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• •1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• •1 small red chili pepper, thinly sliced
• •1/3 cup rice vinegar
• •3 tbsp granulated sugar
• •2 tbsp water
• •1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. 1Combine rice vinegar, sugar, water, and salt in a small saucepan and heat over medium until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
2. 2Remove the dressing from heat and cool for 5 minutes so it does not soften the cucumber too quickly.
3. 3Place cucumber, shallot, and chile in a bowl and pour the cooled dressing over them.
4. 4Toss well and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

💡 Add the dressing only after it has cooled; hot syrup softens cucumber rapidly and sacrifices the crisp texture that balances rich foods.

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