Yam Taeng (Spicy Cucumber Salad)

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Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 15 min

“This recipe is based on the same flavors as 'Som Tam' (green papaya salad). Packed with flavor; use this salad as a side dish and serve with Thai glutinous rice. ” - by wiley

Ingredients

3 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and grated
3 tablespoons crushed dried shrimp
2/3 pound long beans, sliced thin and mashed
5 cherry tomatoes, halved
5 Thai chilies, sliced thin
1 tablespoon palm sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
juice of 1 lime, or more to taste
3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Toss the cucumbers, dried shrimp, beans, and tomatoes together in a bowl.
Stir the Thai chilies, palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice together in a small bowl; pour over the cucumber mixture. Toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to your taste. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the mixture to serve.