Thai Guacamole and Cucumber Relish

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INGREDIENTS

CUCUMBER RELISH
1 kirby or small cucumber, diced
1/2 red jalapeno or hot pepper, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce

GUACAMOLE
2 ripe avocados, diced
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 lime, juiced, plus more if needed
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 red jalapeno or hot pepper, minced
1/4 cup chopped cashews

INSTRUCTIONS
For the relish, combine the cucumber, hot pepper, vinegar, and fish sauce in a small dish. Stir to combine and let marinate while you makel the guacamole. Right before serving, drain in a small colander.

For the guacamole, gently stir together the avocado, fish sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and hot pepper. Taste, and add more fish sauce for salt or lime juice for tang.

To serve, spread the guacamole in a flat dish. Top with the cucumber relish and sprinkle the cashews over the entire dish.
Serve with tortilla chips or rice crackers.

Enjoy!

From funnyloveblog.com