Burmese Cucumber Salad Recipe

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RECIPES OF BURMA

Ingredients :

Method :

• Prepare cucumbers by peeling and cutting into half lengthwise and remove the seeds, then cut the flesh in fingers of approx. 5cm lengths.
• Put cucumber fingers into a saucepan with vinegar and cover with water, then add a little salt and cover and simmer until cucumber is slightly tender and transparent. Drain well.
• Toast sesame seeds in a pan and dry-fry until they pop, then set aside.
• Heat one tablespoon sesame oil in a pan or wok and fry thinly sliced onions and garlic until dark brown, set aside.
• Add remaining oil, turmeric, sugar and enough vinegar to make a tasty dressing.
• Stir over gentle heat until sugar is dissolved and allow dressing to cool.
• Arrange cucumber pieces in a salad bowl, pour salad dressing and garnish with onions, garlic and sesame seeds.