Ajad, also known as cucumber relish, is a popular condiment in Thai cuisine. It pairs well with a variety of Thai appetizers such as pork satay with peanut sauce, Thai pork toast, and Thai fish cake, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish.
The taste of Ajad is similar to that of pickles, with a sweet and crunchy texture. The cucumber used in this condiment remains fresh and crisp. The preparation process for Ajad is quick and easy, and involves combining cucumber, carrot, shallot or red onion, sugar, vinegar, and chili.
Give it a try and discover how it can enhance your Thai dining experience!
To make this recipe, you are going to need:
- 1-2 cucumbers
- 1 carrot
- 5 shallots
- 1-2 chilis
- 3 tablespoon water
- 5 tablespoon sugar
- 5 tablespoon vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make Thai Cucumber Relish (Ajad Sauce) Recipe
1 Start by gathering all the ingredients. Cut the cucumber, carrot, chili, and shallot in half and slice them..
2 Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour in the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt, and stir until they are fully dissolved.
3 Stir the mixture continuously until it thickens, then remove it from the heat. Let the vinegar mixture cool completely at room temperature.
4 Place the sliced vegetables in the cooled vinegar mixture and let them sit for approximately 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
5 And you are done. Serve the Ajad sauce in a small bowl with Thai Pork toast or Pork Satay. Enjoy!
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Thai Cucumber Relish (Ajad Sauce) Recipe
Discover the delicious taste of Thai cuisine with our easy-to-follow Thai Cucumber Relish (Ajad Sauce) Recipe. Perfect for enhancing the flavor of Thai appetizers. Make this quick and simple condiment at home today.
Ingredients
- 1-2 cucumbers
- 1 carrot
- 5 shallots
- 1-2 chilis
- 3 tablespoon water
- 5 tablespoon sugar
- 5 tablespoon vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Start by gathering all the ingredients. Cut the cucumber, carrot, chili, and shallot in half and slice them..
- Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour in the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt, and stir until they are fully dissolved.
- Stir the mixture continuously until it thickens, then remove it from the heat. Let the vinegar mixture cool completely at room temperature.
- Place the sliced vegetables in the cooled vinegar mixture and let them sit for approximately 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- And you are done. Serve the Ajad sauce in a small bowl with Thai Pork toast or Pork Satay. Enjoy!
