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Fiery Thai Salsa

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You can control the heat by adjusting the amount of chili oil used. Serve with swordfish, tuna or fried wonton chips.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

3 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumbers
1 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup chopped radishes
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame chili oil*
  • Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many market

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until juicy, about 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve cold.

TagsHot SauceCondimentThaiSoutheast AsianAsianScallionOnionRoot VegetableVegetableGingerHerbs & SpicesGarlicDinnerLunchDairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarianVeganMake AheadNo-CookBon Appétit
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