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Cucumber Salad Selada Ketimun

Indonesians love having a variety of side dishes to accompany their main dish.
Cucumber Salad is one of the most popular of those side dishes, although it’s also
often eaten as a small salad on its own. Fresh lime juice envelops the crunchy
cucumber chunks in a refreshingly tart dressing, with zesty kaffir lime leaves
providing an unforgettably aromatic accent. Sweet red onions and spicy chili peppers
add different dimensions to this simple salad. Savory, sweet, and tangy cucumbers are
an addictive accompaniment to many of Indonesia’s spicy dishes. On a warm tropical

day, when eating a grilled meat or curry with warm white rice, this Cucumber Salad
helps to cool off a fiery meal.

2 large cucumbers (1 lb/500 g), cut into small chunks

1 red onion, thinly sliced

8 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced

1-2 bird’s-eye chili peppers, finely chopped

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

¾ teaspoon salt

1½ teaspoons sugar

SERVES 4
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES

Toss all the ingredients together in a medium sized bowl until thoroughly combined.
Allow the cucumber salad to sit for 10 minutes before serving. Store up to 3 days in a