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Kerabu Timun (Spicy Cucumber Salad)

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Kerabu Timun (Spicy Cucumber Salad) is a spicy and appetizing Malaysian salad that is sure to whet your appetite. Best eaten freshly tossed with lots of steamed rice.

Kerabu Timun (Spicy Cucumber Salad) is a spicy and appetizing Malaysian salad that is sure to whet your appetite. Best eaten freshly tossed with lots of steamed rice. | MalaysianChineseKitchen.com

Kerabu Timun (Spicy Cucumber Salad) is a spicy and tangy Malaysian style cucumber salad served to whet one’s appetite. Unlike Western salads eaten at the beginning of the meal, kerabus are usually eaten during the meal with steamed rice. This particular concoction is a favorite among the Nyonyas.

There are two essential ingredients in this tasty salad. The first is dried shrimps with concentrated umami flavor. A little of this ingredient goes a long way. It not only provides flavor but also texture to this tasty salad. It holds all the different flavors together.

The second is Sambal Belacan, a spicy chili condiment with shrimp paste adopted from the Malays. This condiment is often found in the Malaysian Chinese kitchen and is a must-have for those with a spicy palate. It is used as an ingredient in many dishes and also served as condiment during meal times to add zest to the meal.

Be sure to cook extra steamed rice when serving dishes like Kerabu Timun. It will be much appreciated. I always went back for seconds in my mom’s kitchen.

Kerabu Timun (Spicy Cucumber Salad) is a spicy and appetizing Malaysian salad that is sure to whet your appetite. Best eaten freshly tossed with lots of steamed rice. | MalaysianChineseKitchen.com

Kerabu Timun (Spicy Cucumber Salad) is a spicy and appetizing Malaysian salad that is sure to whet your appetite. Best eaten freshly tossed with lots of steamed rice. | MalaysianChineseKitchen.com

Kerabu Timun (Spicy Cucumber Salad) is a spicy and appetizing Malaysian salad that is sure to whet your appetite. Best eaten freshly tossed with lots of steamed rice. | MalaysianChineseKitchen.com

Kerabu Timun (Spicy Cucumber Salad)

Kerabu Timun (Spicy Cucumber Salad) is a spicy and appetizing Malaysian salad that is sure to whet your appetite. Best eaten freshly tossed with lots of steamed rice.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: Malaysian
Servings: 2
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Linda Ooi

INGREDIENTS

  • ¼ cup dried shrimps (rinsed and drained) (25g)
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 shallots (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp sambal belacan
  • ½ lime
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Soak dried shrimps in hot boiling water in a small bowl for 5 minutes. Drain and pound in a mortar and pestle until all shrimps are smashed. Dried shrimps can also be coarsely chopped on the cutting board. Set aside.
  • Peel cucumber with a vegetable peeler. Cut into quarters lengthwise. Cut off the entire strip of seeds. Then cut cucumber strips at a diagonal into ¼ inch thick slices.
  • Mix cucumber with a salt in a bowl for 20 minutes to draw out the juices. Rinse and drain.
  • Place cucumber, shallots, prepared dried shrimps, sambal belacan, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Squeeze lime juice over the ingredients. Toss to get everything well mix.
  • Transfer to a smaller bowl and serve immediately with steamed rice.

NUTRITION

Calories: 99kcal
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Linda is a food writer and photographer who hails from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She now lives in Colorado, USA. Her other blogs are Roti n Rice and Tea Tattler.

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  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    January 31, 2015 at 11:05 am

    I love asian pickled salads like this fresh and spicy cucumber salad. I have to make it!

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    • Linda says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      Thanks Thalia! Do give it a try. It is spicy, tangy, and very appetizing. 🙂

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  2. Adeline says

    March 22, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for this great recipe. If I used belacan granules, how much should I use for this recipe? I’m dying to try this: a blast from my past.

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    • Linda says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:08 am

      For the same amount of chili used in my Sambal Belacan recipe, I would use 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of coarse belacan granules. I am assuming that you are using home toasted belacan granules. Enjoy both recipes. 🙂

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