Burmese Cucumber Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Burmese Cucumber Salad is a quick and easy recipe that combines fresh, crunchy cucumbers with aromatic shallots, roasted peanuts, and zesty lime juice. Balanced with the umami depth of fish sauce, the warmth of chili flakes, and the nutty aroma of toasted sesame seeds, this salad exemplifies the perfect harmony of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a light yet flavor-packed dish ideal as a side for any meal or a stand-alone snack. Make it your go-to recipe when you crave something healthy, refreshing, and full of Southeast Asian flair. Keywords: Burmese cucumber salad, quick Asian salad, refreshing side dish, crunchy cucumber recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber
• 2 small Shallots
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Place them in a large bowl.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the shallots. Add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.

Step 3

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts, then add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

In a small dry pan over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until they are lightly golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chili flakes, minced or finely grated garlic, vegetable oil, and salt. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad as a garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately or allow it to sit for 5–10 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Burmese Cucumber Salad as a side dish or a light, refreshing snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	746.7 grams (746.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	553

Total Fat 39.20g	50%
Saturated Fat 6.00g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3742mg	163%
Total Carbohydrate 45.30g	16%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 19.50g
Protein 19.70g	39%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 202mg	16%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1558mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 29.6%