Spiced Cucumbers and Coconut Milk
A vibrant Thai-inspired dish combining crisp cucumbers with creamy coconut milk, aromatic herbs, and spicy chiles. This light yet flavorful vegetable medley makes for a perfect side dish or light main course.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- •2 cups cucumber
- •1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •2 whole tomatoes
- •4 whole scallions
- •2 whole red thai chiles
- •1 clove garlic
- •½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- •1½ teaspoon honey
- •¼ cup cilantro leaves
- •2 tablespoon lime juice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add slices peeled lemon cucumber or any other cucumber. Sauté until beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add chopped small tomatoes, sliced scallions, sliced red thai chiles (with seeds), and smashed garlic clove. Sauté until vegetables are soft, 2-3 minutes. Add unsweetened coconut milk and honey; simmer until vegetables are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Stir in fresh cilantro leaves and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with rice, if desired.
10 min
