
Salads & starters
Ai-sae (tomato and cucumber salad)
A fresh salad of tomatoes and cucumber brightened with onion and lime. It's a light side dish that refreshes hot meals and is very common on Timorese tables.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a salad bowl.
- Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, then dice it.
- Finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumber.
- Squeeze the limes and mix their juice with the oil, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss gently and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Variations and tips
Spicy version. Add a finely sliced red chili for a more piquant salad.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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