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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fine-quality dried shrimp such as BDMP or Sea Emperor brands (optional)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons nam pla (Asian fish sauce; preferably Thai)
  • 2 seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; 1 1/2 lb total), halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
  • 2 small shallots, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)

Method

  • Finely grind shrimp (if using) in a blender until very fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Stir together lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then add cucumber and shallot, tossing to coat.
  • Serve salad sprinkled with dried shrimp.