Burmese Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Burmese Cucumber Salad is a quick and easy recipe that combines fresh, crunchy cucumbers with aromatic shallots, roasted peanuts, and zesty lime juice. Balanced with the umami depth of fish sauce, the warmth of chili flakes, and the nutty aroma of toasted sesame seeds, this salad exemplifies the perfect harmony of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a light yet flavor-packed dish ideal as a side for any meal or a stand-alone snack. Make it your go-to recipe when you crave something healthy, refreshing, and full of Southeast Asian flair. Keywords: Burmese cucumber salad, quick Asian salad, refreshing side dish, crunchy cucumber recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 2 small Shallots
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Place them in a large bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the shallots. Add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts, then add them to the salad bowl.
In a small dry pan over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until they are lightly golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chili flakes, minced or finely grated garlic, vegetable oil, and salt. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or allow it to sit for 5–10 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Burmese Cucumber Salad as a side dish or a light, refreshing snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.4 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 906 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
