cucumber-salad-109463.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Finely grind shrimp (if using) in a blender until very fluffy, about 1 minute.",
        "Stir together lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then add cucumber and shallot, tossing to coat.",
        "Serve salad sprinkled with dried shrimp."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "2 tablespoons fine-quality dried shrimp such as BDMP or Sea Emperor brands (optional)",
        "1/2 cup fresh lime juice",
        "3 tablespoons sugar",
        "2 tablespoons nam pla (Asian fish sauce; preferably Thai)",
        "2 seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; 1 1/2 lb total), halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick",
        "2 small shallots, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Salad",
        "Side",
        "No-Cook",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Lime",
        "Shrimp",
        "Cucumber",
        "Summer",
        "Shallot",
        "Gourmet",
        "Fat Free",
        "Kidney Friendly",
        "Pescatarian",
        "Dairy Free",
        "Wheat/Gluten-Free",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free"
    ],
    "title": "Cucumber Salad",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cucumber-salad-109463"
}