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Kamatis (Filipino Tomato Cucumber Salad)

Kamatis (Filipino Tomato Cucumber Salad)

Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Prep Time:
    15 Minutes
  • Yield:
    4-6 Servings
Brighten up your plate with this crunchy and colorful salad packed with flavor from its simple vinegar-based dressing. A great side dish to balance heavier flavors, like Adobo or grilled meats!
Ingredients
  • 1 English or 2 Japanese cucumbers, or 5 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced or 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red or white onion, sliced
  • Dressing:
  • ⅓ cup Filipino cane vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Thai (bird's eye) chile, thinly sliced, optional
  • 1 English or 2 Japanese cucumbers, or 5 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 4.26g kosher salt
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced or 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red or white onion, sliced
  • Dressing:
  • 78.86ml Filipino cane vinegar or white vinegar
  • 12.78g fish sauce
  • 12.78g sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Thai (bird's eye) chile, thinly sliced, optional

Brighten up your plate with this crunchy and colorful salad packed with flavor from its simple vinegar-based dressing. A great side dish to balance heavier flavors, like Adobo or grilled meats!

Preparation
STEP 1

Slice cucumber and place in a colander. Toss and coat cucumber slices with salt and let them drain in colander in the sink or over a bowl for 10-15 minutes to release excess water.

STEP 2

To make dressing add vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, garlic and sliced chile to a bowl. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

STEP 3

Give cucumber slices a gentle squeeze to release as much water as possible and transfer to a bowl. Add sliced tomatoes and onions. Add dressing and toss to coat. Taste to check for seasoning and serve.

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