Crushed Cucumbers with Lime Pickle and CoconutPeden & Munk
If you haven't cooked with MSG before, give it a try.
Ingredient info:
Lime pickle and Asian fried garlic can be found at Asian markets and online.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 large English hothouse cucumber, sliced into 1/2"-thick rounds
1/4 cup prepared lime pickle, very finely chopped until almost a paste
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons small dill sprigs
1 tablespoons chili oil
2 tablespoons Asian fried garlic (optional)
MSG (optional; for serving)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Preparation
Step 1
Crush cucumber in a medium bowl with your hands until almost falling apart. Add lime pickle and toss to combine; season with salt.
Step 2
Divide among bowls; top with mint, dill, chili oil, and fried garlic and MSG, if using. Spoon coconut milk around.
Recipe notes
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