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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a salad bowl.
  2. Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, then dice it.
  3. Finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumber.
  4. Squeeze the limes and mix their juice with the oil, salt and pepper.
  5. 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.

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