Spiced Cucumbers and Coconut Milk

Ingredients for Spiced Cucumbers and Coconut Milk

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 475ml 1/4"-thick slices peeled lemon cucumber or any other cucumber.

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 2 peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped small tomatoes

• 4 thinly sliced spring onions

• 2 thinly sliced red thai chillies (with seeds)

• 1 smashed garlic clove

• 120ml unsweetened coconut milk

• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

• 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

• Fresh lime juice

How to make Spiced Cucumbers and Coconut Milk

Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add slices peeled lemon cucumber or any other cucumber. Sauté until beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add chopped small tomatoes, sliced spring onions, sliced red thai chillies (with seeds), and smashed garlic clove. Sauté until vegetables are soft, 2-3 minutes. Add unsweetened coconut milk and honey; simmer until vegetables are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Stir in fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with rice, if desired.

Disclaimer

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