Ensaladang Pipino
Filipino-style cucumber salad is easy to put together and so light and refreshing! It's the perfect side for your Summer cookouts and barbecues!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 60kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Thai chili pepper, minced
- ½ teaspoon peppercorns, freshly cracked
- 2 large cucumbers, washed and sliced thinly
- 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced thinly
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, chilis, sugar, salt and peppercorns. Whisk together until sugar is dissolved.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber and onions.
- Add vinegar mixture and toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For uniform thickness, use a mandolin to slice.
- Some types of cucumber have thin skins while others have thick, waxy skins. Depending on your preference and the variety of cukes you use, you can keep the skin on, peel a few strips around the cucumber, or peel completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1293mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg