Thai Cucumber Relish | Ajaad | อาจาด

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons vinegar
• 6 shallots (peeled)
• 1/2 cucumber (cut in half, with each divided vertically into 4 equal sticks)
• 3 peppers (ideally 1 red, 1 green, and one yellow)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat water in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Once the water is hot, add sugar.

3. 3

   Add vinegar.

4. 4

   Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool down completely.

5. 5

   Slice the shallots, cucumber and peppers.

6. 6

   Put all the sliced fresh vegetables in a bowl.

7. 7

   Once the liquid mixture has cooled down, pour it over the vegetables.

8. 8

   Stir the ingredients with a spoon so that everything mixes well.