Achik Chuchuk (tangy Tomato And Cucumber Salad)
Achik Chuchuk is a refreshing and tangy salad from Uzbek cuisine, made with ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers. This simple yet flavorful salad is perfect for a hot summer day or as a side dish to accompany a main meal.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1-2 hot chili peppers, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, sliced red onion, and optional hot chili peppers.
- Add the chopped cilantro and mint to the bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil and white vinegar over the salad.
- Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 50 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 0g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Sharp knife Cutting board
Tools
Serving spoon Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve Achik Chuchuk as a side dish with grilled meats, kebabs, or pilaf. It also makes a great topping for grilled fish or chicken.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, leave the seeds in the hot chili peppers. Adjust the amount of chili peppers to suit your heat preference.
Cost
$5