Thai-Inspired Sunomono with Jalapeno, Cilantro, and Basil
Cucumbers and jalapenos are mixed with rice vinegar, lemongrass, fresh cilantro, and basil in this Thai-inspired quick pickle, or sunomono.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
43 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, lemongrass, and soy sauce together in a large bowl. Stir in cucumbers, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and basil.
Ingredients
2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, or to taste
1 tablespoon minced lemongrass, or to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced, or to taste
2 sprigs fresh basil, coarsely chopped, or to taste
0.33333334326744 cup rice vinegar, or more to taste