Cucumber Dip

Cucumber Dip
  • Author: jacquie16

This refreshing cucumber dipping sauce is a burst of vibrant flavors with a delightful crunch. A blend of fresh cucumber, aromatic ginger, and zesty chilli come together with a touch of sweetness and tanginess from rice vinegar. Pair this sauce with your favorite dishes for a burst of freshness and flavor.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • cucumber dipping sauce:
  • 2 inches (5 cm) unpeeled cucumber
  • 2 shallots or salad onions
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1 small green chilli, de-seeded
  • 1 level teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 level tablespoon roasted peanuts
  • 1 level tablespoon soft brown sugar
  • 4 fl oz (110 ml) rice vinegar or wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon groundnut oil
  • To garnish:
  • sprigs of fresh coriander

Instructions

  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Place the cucumber, shallots or salad onions, carrot, chilli, ginger and peanuts in the a food processor and whiz till very finely chopped. Transfer the chopped vegetables to a bowl. Next mix the sugar with the vinegar to dissolve it, then pour it over the vegetables along with the soy sauce and groundnut oil. Mix thoroughly.

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Yield

Serves 4